exert
//ɪɡˈzɜːrt//
Verb
exertInfinitive
exertPresent tense
exertedPast tense
exertedPast participle
exertingPresent participle
exertsThird-person singular
1
To apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality) with effort or determination.
The government exerted pressure on the company to change its policy.
2
To make a strenuous physical or mental effort (used reflexively as 'exert oneself').
She exerted herself to finish the project before the deadline.