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Added 3 October 2026

exert

/ɪɡˈzɝt/ verb

Latin root: exsertus Wiktionary

verb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about exert at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

To make use of, to apply, especially of something nonmaterial; to bring to bear.
He considered exerting his influence on John to gain an advantage for himself.
To put in vigorous action.
I exerted myself in today's training.

Origin

From Latin exsertus, past participle of exserō (“to stretch or thrust forth or out”), from ex- + serō (“to string together”).

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