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

Critics of this litigation funding claim investors sometimes exert themselves in legal strategy to the detriment of the clients, such as requiring a case to settle prematurely so the law firm can repay the loan faster. — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

The ringleader, Juan Awais, 60, used his property-management companies and affiliated vendors to exert control over associations under his management, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said in a Thursday statement. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

The humanitarian group urged the international community to exert pressure on the SPLM-N leadership to halt attacks on civilians, noting that women were also among those wounded in the latest attacks. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

So the city must find legal ways to exert front-end pressure on spending, including pay-as-you-go oversight, and hands-on tight accounting. — Larry Wilson, Oc Register, 25 Aug. 2026