Synonyms of exert

exert

verb

ig-ˈzərt 

as in to apply

to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively

parental involvement has consistently been shown to exert the most influence over a child's success in school

Synonyms & Similar Words

• apply
• use
• wield
• employ
• exercise
• utilize
• ply
• put out
• abuse
• misapply
• misuse

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exert

The dynamic underscores how Trump continues to view tariffs as a tool for exerting pressure, both for trade grievances and as leverage in broader negotiations. — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Mexican Mafia leaders, from behind bars, exert widespread control over street gang members, controlling the flow and sales of narcotics on local streets and in prisons and jails. — Sean Emery, Oc Register, 22 July 2026

With little time to recover on the ball, such sequences only serve to exhaust Argentina, running low on energy to exert such pressure themselves. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 20 July 2026

But sometimes just thinking about tackling those jobs can feel exhausting, creating a barrier to success even for people who are highly motivated to improve their homes and their lives by exerting control over their belongings. — Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 18 July 2026