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Definition of exert

exert

/ɪɡˈzɜːrt/
ex · ert
Adjective:exertive
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Past Simple:exerted
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Past Participle:exerted
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Present Participle:exerting
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exert Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To apply or bring to bear a force, influence, or quality in order to achieve an effect.

Example

"The moon's gravitational pull exerts a steady force on the Earth's oceans, creating the daily tides."

2

To make a strenuous physical or mental effort (used reflexively with oneself).

Example

"The doctor advised him not to exert himself for at least two weeks following the surgery."

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• Rhymes for exert

• Nearby Words

exerciser
exercycle
exergaming
exert
exertion
exfiltrate
exfoliant

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Latin exsertus, the past participle of exserere ('to thrust out' or 'to put forth'), formed from ex- ('out') and serere ('to bind' or 'to join').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Exert. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/exert
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