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

Nothing if not original, Werner Herzog’s Bucking Fastard casts Kate and Rooney Mara as Irish sisters who speak, think and move in unison, an impressive feat of disciplined acting that exerts its own peculiar fascination. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026

Central to this was the control exerted in central midfield, an area patrolled by Ben Whiteman and the ever-reliable Matty James. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

The team's prior work had identified that during rpTDEs, supermassive black holes exert a torque on the passing star that causes the star to spin faster during each passage. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Heat cramps typically occur after exerting yourself in the heat and sweating a lot. — Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 29 Aug. 2026