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

Serially deadpan comedian-filmmaker Fielder, meanwhile, has previously exerted pop-cultural thrall as the figurehead of HBO’s The Rehearsal and Comedy Central’s Nathan for You. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026

The spending is most likely the tip of the iceberg for the super PAC, Building the Future, which is aiming to exert more influence in the 2028 election cycle and beyond. — Theodore Schleifer, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2026

Hilton doesn’t engage in voter fraud allegations Federal authorities this week charged 28 people in California with illegally registering and casting ballots as part of a broader fight to exert more control over elections, which are run by states. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Bond yields in France, for example, ticked up to their highest levels since 2002 on Wednesday, exerting more pressure on government budgets. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026