Exert pronunciation and meaning

/ɪɡˈzɜːtɪŋ/ /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪŋ/ jump to other results. exert something to use power or influence to affect somebody/something. He exerted all his authority to make them accept the plan.

1. What does exert mean mean?
2. What is the meaning of exert pull?
3. What is the meaning of exert in English Oxford?
4. How do you pronounce this word exerted?
5. What is an example of exert?
6. What is the synonym of exert?
7. What part of speech is exert?
8. Does exert mean push or pull?
9. What is physical exert?
10. What is the antonym of exert?
11. What is an exert in writing?
12. What does exert energy mean?
13. What is the meaning of excerpt?
14. What does it mean to exert yourself?
15. What does twitchen mean?
16. What does Expiable mean?
17. What is the synonym of excerpt?
18. What is an example of excerpt?

What does exert mean mean?

: 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.

What is the meaning of exert pull?

If someone or something exerts influence, authority, or pressure, they use it in a strong or determined way, especially in order to produce a particular effect.

What is the meaning of exert in English Oxford?

1exert something to use power or influence to affect someone or something He exerted all his authority to make them accept the plan.

How do you pronounce this word exerted?

Break 'exerted' down into sounds: [IG] + [ZURT] + [ID] - say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them.

What is an example of exert?

: 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 is the synonym of exert?

verb. put to use. “exert one's power or influence” synonyms: exercise. type of: apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize.

What part of speech is exert?

verb (used with object)

Does exert mean push or pull?

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.

What is physical exert?

Definitions of physical exertion. the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit. “the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit” synonyms: exercise, exercising, physical exercise, workout.

What is the antonym of exert?

Opposite of to exert or put to use. misuse. misapply. misemploy. mismanage.

What is an exert in writing?

An excerpt in writing is a quoted passage taken from a longer work, such as a book, or poem, or an article.

What does exert energy mean?

1. to put forth or use energetically; put into action or use. to exert strength, influence, etc. 2. to apply (oneself) with great energy or straining effort.

What is the meaning of excerpt?

excerpt in American English

1. a passage or quotation taken or selected from a book, document, film, or the like; extract. transitive verb. 2. to take or select (a passage) from a book, film, or the like; extract.

What does it mean to exert yourself?

idiom. : to make an effort to do something. Don't exert yourself too much. She's always willing to exert herself to help other people.

What does twitchen mean?

from Middle English twichen(e) 'crossroads; place where two or more roads meet' (Old English twicen(e)).

What does Expiable mean?

capable of being expiated or atoned for.

What is the synonym of excerpt?

extract, fragment, passage, piece, portion, quotation, selection, cull, glean, notation, note, part, quote, saying, section, choose, cite, pick, select, pericope.

What is an example of excerpt?

a short part taken from a speech, book, movie, etc.: An excerpt from her new thriller will appear in this weekend's magazine. Synonyms. extract.