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Synonyms of exert

5 similar words

Another word for exert is exercise. Other synonyms of exert are operate, assert and utilize.

Synonyms and similar words for exert

verbTo make use of, to apply, especially of something nonmaterial; to bring to bear.

  • exerciseTo exert for the sake of training or improvement; to practice in order to develop.
  • utilizeUS, Canada, and Oxford British English standard spelling of utilise.
  • assertTo use or exercise and thereby prove the existence of.
  • operateTo perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.

verbTo put in vigorous action.

Meaning of exert

  1. verb To make use of, to apply, especially of something nonmaterial; to bring to bear.
  2. verb To put in vigorous action.

Full definition of exert

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Questions about synonyms of exert

What is another word for exert?
Exert has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as exercise, operate, assert and utilize.
What does exert mean?
Exert means to make use of, to apply, especially of something nonmaterial; to bring to bear.

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