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exertOne entry found. Main Entry: ex·ert Pronunciation: \ig-ˈzərt\ Function: transitive verb Etymology: Latin exsertus, past participle of exserere to thrust out, from ex- + serere to join — more at series Date: circa 1630 1 a : to put forth (as strength) <the force is exerted sideways> b : to put (oneself) into action or to tiring effort <won't have to exert himself moving the table>
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