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exert

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of exert

to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively

  • parental involvement has consistently been shown to exert the most influence over a childʼs success in school
Synonyms of exert

apply, exercise, ply, put out, wield
Words Related to exert

employ, use, utilize

abuse, misapply, misuse

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