HOW TO PRONOUNCE
exert
/ɪɡˈzɝt/
Press play to hear how to pronounce exert.
American Pronunciation Guide · 1:03
Watch on YouTube ↗
Watch on YouTube ↗
What does exert mean?
verb
- To make use of, to apply, especially of something nonmaterial; to bring to bear.
- To put in vigorous action.
Definitions regrouped for readability · CC BY-SA 4.0
IPA pronunciation
/ɪɡˈzɝt/
Wiktionary contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗Pronunciation varies by speaker and region. About these dictionary pronunciations.
In the pages of books
See this word in context.
Their authors are a natural and irresistible aristocracy in every society, and, more than kings or emperors, exert an influence on mankind.
In really democratic countries, such as the United States, titles and decorations do not exert much influence, and fortune alone creates distinctions.
More book examples (3)
The stripling feels himself called upon to exert his presence of mind, and becomes conscious of the necessity of an immediate reply.
This shows that the Gauchos, although they do not appear to do so, yet really must exert much muscular effort in riding.
History can scarcely show a clearer proof of what men can accomplish when they exert their full strength of will and body.