exert — to use power or influence to affect somebody/something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to use power or influence to affect somebody/something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪɡˈzɜːrt/
Example Sentences
- My mom exerts her secret power every time I refuse to eat vegetables - suddenly I'm craving broccoli!
- The teacher exerted all her patience when explaining the same math problem for the tenth time.
- I exerted so much energy opening the pickle jar that I was too tired to eat the pickles.
exert
VERB[/ɪɡˈzɜːrt/]
to use power or influence to affect somebody/something
He exerts all his strength to push the heavy boulder uphill.
She exerts her power to assert truth, keeping everyone alert!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'exertus', past participle of 'exerere', meaning 'to thrust out' or 'to put forth'. Composed of the prefix 'ex-' (out) and 'serere' (to join or bind).
Breakdown
ex- (out) + sert (from Latin serere, to put/thrust) = exert
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📝Examples
“My mom exerts her secret power every time I refuse to eat vegetables - suddenly I'm craving broccoli!”
“The teacher exerted all her patience when explaining the same math problem for the tenth time.”
“I exerted so much energy opening the pickle jar that I was too tired to eat the pickles.”
“The company exerted significant influence on government policy through lobbying.”
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