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exert
What does exert mean?
exert (verb): to make use of, to apply, especially of something nonmaterial; to bring to bear.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce exert?
/ɪɡˈzɝt/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does exert come from?
From Latin exsertus, past participle of exserō (“to stretch or thrust forth or out”), from ex- + serō (“to string together”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “exert” mean?
to restore (someone) to their former state, reputation, possessions, status etc
Not quite: that's what rehabilitate means.
to move without purpose or specified destination; often in search of livelihood
Not quite: that's what wander means.
to present (something) to the sight etc.; to provide for use, consideration etc
Not quite: that's what offer means.
to make use of, to apply, especially of something nonmaterial; to bring to bear
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