Antonyms for exert

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ig-zurt

Phonetic Transcription : ɪgˈzɜrt

Definition of exert

Origin : 1660s, "thrust forth, push out," from Latin exertus/exsertus, past participle of exerere/exserere "thrust out, put forth," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + serere "attach, join" (see series). Meaning "put into use" is 1680s. Related: Exerted; exerting.

verb make use of

Example sentences :

Moreover, she will never again have opportunity to exert influence over me.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

She must take care to exert it kindly but seriously now that the old Judge was gone.
Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown

She knew not how to exert any such will, she could not, she would not exert it.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

What was the influence, the fascination that strange old Frenchman seemed to exert?
Extract from : « The Inn at the Red Oak » by Latta Griswold

The army and navy also exert a detrimental action on sexual life.
Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel

If he do not exert himself sufficiently, he should be somewhat animated.
Extract from : « The Young Lady's Equestrian Manual » by Anonymous

Even at Plassans he did not exert himself to extend his practice.
Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola

Jean had to exert all his authority to make the men hasten their preparations.
Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola

Please to exert yourself, for there is no real difficulty in understanding me.
Extract from : « Euthyphro » by Plato

They exert their power, as steadily as matter its attraction.
Extract from : « Essays, Second Series » by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Synonyms for exert

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