exerts

/IH0 G Z ER1 T S/
verb
  1. 1

    To put in vigorous action.

    โ€œI exerted myself in today's training.โ€

  2. 2

    To make use of, to apply, especially of something non-material.

    โ€œHe considered exerting his influence on John to gain an advantage for himself.โ€

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