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exert

/ɪɡˈzɜːt/

Meanings
  • verb

    to put forth effort or energy; apply force; exert pressure

  • verb

    to bring out or call forth (a quality or feeling)


Pronunciation
  1. /ɪɡˈzɝt/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with exert
hermit , merit , permit
Homophones
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  1. exert (English) : to put forth effort or energy

  2. exert (English) : to have power or influence over


Variants
List of all variants of exert that leads to same result
exert , exerted , exerting , exerts , exert one self , over-exert , over-exerted , over-exerting , over-exertion , over-exertions , over-exerts , overexert , overexerted , overexerting , overexertion , overexertions , overexerts
Forms
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exerted, exerting, exerts


Etymology
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from Old French exercer ‘to exercise’, from exerce ‘a trial, proof’


Trivia
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  1. The term 'exert' comes from the Latin word 'exercitus', meaning 'military training'.

  2. Exerting oneself can lead to increased strength and endurance, but it can also cause fatigue and injury.


Related Concepts
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  1. effort: The act of putting energy and resources into achieving a goal.

  2. energy: The capacity or ability to do work.


Culture
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Exert has been used in various forms of literature and art to represent the concept of exerting effort or power. For instance, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, Scout describes how her father 'exerted himself to make her understand'. In visual art, the concept of exertion is often represented through athletic or labor-intensive scenes.

How to Memorize "exert"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself lifting a heavy weight, feeling the muscles in your arms and back straining as you exert effort to lift it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'exert' with the idea of pushing yourself to achieve a goal or overcome a challenge.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Exercise Effort Regularly To Excel' to help remember the meaning of 'exert'.


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