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

By dominating the digital world, Silicon Valley has already exerted indirect control over the physical one. — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 18 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

For existential reasons of geography and security, Tehran now wants to exert authority over the narrow waterway, through which a fifth of the world’s oil and gas supplies transit. — Robin Wright, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Anderson met Lee in 2007, and quickly rose through the ranks of his personal operations to exert near-total control of his public engagements. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026