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1. What does it mean to exert something?
2. How do you use exert in a sentence?
3. What does exert mean in exercise?
4. Does exert mean push?

What does it mean to exert something?

: to put forth (strength, effort, etc.) the force is exerted sideways. : to put (oneself) into action or to tiring effort. won't have to exert himself moving the table. : to bring to bear especially with sustained effort or lasting effect.

How do you use exert in a sentence?

: to use (strength, ability, etc.) He had to exert all of his strength to move the stone. She hasn't been reluctant to exert [=exercise] her authority.

What does exert mean in exercise?

Exert basically means to put forth effort to do something. For example, when you exert yourself in a workout, you can really feel the burn in your muscles.

Does exert mean push?

The Latin verb exserere — with its derivative form exsertus, which is the source of our word — means to "put forth." That's where exert gets its meaning of physical force — consider that when you try hard at something, you put forth effort to do it, you push yourself.