Meaning
To exert means to apply or bring to bear a force, influence, or effort in order to achieve a particular outcome or effect, often in contexts that require significant mental or physical effort; it implies a deliberate action aimed at producing a specific r
💡 It is important to distinguish between "exert" and "exert oneself," as the latter specifically refers to making a personal effort, whereas "exert" can refer to broader applications of force or influence.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Mark
set
the
small
lamp
on
his
desk
and
opened
the
score
,
knowing
he
would
need
to
concentrate
if
he
wanted
to
master
the
difficult
passage
before
the
recital
.
He
practiced
the
bars
slowly
at
first
,
adjusting
his
technique
with
deliberate
care
and
making
notes
where
his
fingers
hesitated
.
When
the
tempo
rose
he
had
to
exert
considerable
physical
control
and
mental
focus
to
keep
the
rhythm
even
.
Fatigue
crept
in
after
an
hour
,
yet
he
rested
briefly
and
returned
,
aware
that
sustaining
progress
relied
more
on
patience
than
on
relentless
repetition
.
By
the
time
he
closed
the
piano
,
the
passage
felt
manageable
and
he
could
imagine
himself
playing
it
calmly
before
the
audience
.
Common Phrases
exert influence
exert pressure
exert control
Synonyms
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