Exert
verb
To use or apply force, effort, or influence to do something.
You need to exert more effort to succeed in this exam.
Often appears as...
- exert pressure
- exert influence
verb
To physically or mentally bring to bear or to cause something to happen.
He exerted his authority to solve the dispute.
Often appears as...
- exert control
- exert force
verb
To use or apply force, effort, or influence to do something.
You need to exert more effort to succeed in this exam.
Often appears as...
- exert pressure
- exert influence
verb
To physically or mentally bring to bear or to cause something to happen.
He exerted his authority to solve the dispute.
Often appears as...
- exert control
- exert force
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Persuasion
Used to describe subtle ways of influencing others or situations without direct force.
She can exert charm to get what she wants.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Effort
Often used when discussing physical activities and the need to apply strength or energy.
To win the tug-of-war, both teams exerted tremendous strength.
Pro Tip 3/3Effort Over Time
Implies a sustained or repeated action, not just a one-time effort.
To master the piano, she exerted effort daily.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Persuasion
Used to describe subtle ways of influencing others or situations without direct force.
She can exert charm to get what she wants.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Effort
Often used when discussing physical activities and the need to apply strength or energy.
To win the tug-of-war, both teams exerted tremendous strength.
Pro Tip 3/3Effort Over Time
Implies a sustained or repeated action, not just a one-time effort.
To master the piano, she exerted effort daily.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Persuasion
Used to describe subtle ways of influencing others or situations without direct force.
She can exert charm to get what she wants.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Effort
Often used when discussing physical activities and the need to apply strength or energy.
To win the tug-of-war, both teams exerted tremendous strength.
Pro Tip 3/3Effort Over Time
Implies a sustained or repeated action, not just a one-time effort.
To master the piano, she exerted effort daily.
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The history of the...
it supported his idea that weight was the deciding factor. A variation on the experiment used two tubes with one having a large bubble at the top. If Galileo's interpretation had been correct, the bigger vacuum in the second tube should have exerted more suction and lifted the mercury higher. But the level in both tubes was the same.
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How heavy is air? - Dan...
that fills our bodies exerts an amount of pressure equal to that of the air outside. Of course, this is no accident. It's precisely what allows us to survive in the normal atmosphere, and what makes it more difficult at high altitudes or deep water. And we normally don't feel the air pressing on us
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What causes panic...
The goal of CBT treatment for panic disorder is to help people learn and practice concrete tools to exert physical, and in turn mental, control over the sensations and thoughts associated with a panic attack. CBT begins with an explanation of the physiological causes of a panic attack,
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String theory - Brian...
to calculate the effect of gravity he had been unable to figure out how it really works how is it that the Sun 93 million miles away somehow defect the motion of the earth how does the Sun reach out across empty inert space and exert influence and that as a task to a
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What type of world do we...
implementing agreement that can lead to come to governance and ultimately protection of areas in the high seas that now in a sense are owned by everyone that protected by no one island nations in the Pacific and globally have begun to exert their authority in their
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Ami Klin: A new way to...
It's very much like they brought into this world the reflex that orients them to people, but it has no traction. It's almost as if that stimulus -- you -- you're not exerting influence on what happens as they navigate their daily lives.
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COVID-19, Humans, and...
chicken that we can eat but it's not very easily accessible and it's going to be more expensive than the industrially produced chicken so so just get engaged in that get involved learn about it and exert your influence your your one
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How do your hormones...
Alongside growth and sexual maturity, this system regulates everything from your sleep to the rhythm of your beating heart, exerting its influence over each and every one of your cells. The endocrine system relies on interactions
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The power of the placebo...
can be precisely compared. But of course, we know the placebos exert their own influence, too. Thanks to the placebo effect, patients have experienced relief from a range of ailments, including heart problems, asthma,
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Jupiter's Moon IO is a...
Jupiter exerts its influence across the solar system through its gravitational field
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The history of the...
it supported his idea that weight was the deciding factor. A variation on the experiment used two tubes with one having a large bubble at the top. If Galileo's interpretation had been correct, the bigger vacuum in the second tube should have exerted more suction and lifted the mercury higher. But the level in both tubes was the same.
Video examples
How heavy is air? - Dan...
that fills our bodies exerts an amount of pressure equal to that of the air outside. Of course, this is no accident. It's precisely what allows us to survive in the normal atmosphere, and what makes it more difficult at high altitudes or deep water. And we normally don't feel the air pressing on us
Video examples
What causes panic...
The goal of CBT treatment for panic disorder is to help people learn and practice concrete tools to exert physical, and in turn mental, control over the sensations and thoughts associated with a panic attack. CBT begins with an explanation of the physiological causes of a panic attack,
Video examples
String theory - Brian...
to calculate the effect of gravity he had been unable to figure out how it really works how is it that the Sun 93 million miles away somehow defect the motion of the earth how does the Sun reach out across empty inert space and exert influence and that as a task to a
Video examples
What type of world do we...
implementing agreement that can lead to come to governance and ultimately protection of areas in the high seas that now in a sense are owned by everyone that protected by no one island nations in the Pacific and globally have begun to exert their authority in their
Video examples
Ami Klin: A new way to...
It's very much like they brought into this world the reflex that orients them to people, but it has no traction. It's almost as if that stimulus -- you -- you're not exerting influence on what happens as they navigate their daily lives.
Video examples
COVID-19, Humans, and...
chicken that we can eat but it's not very easily accessible and it's going to be more expensive than the industrially produced chicken so so just get engaged in that get involved learn about it and exert your influence your your one
Video examples
How do your hormones...
Alongside growth and sexual maturity, this system regulates everything from your sleep to the rhythm of your beating heart, exerting its influence over each and every one of your cells. The endocrine system relies on interactions
Video examples
The power of the placebo...
can be precisely compared. But of course, we know the placebos exert their own influence, too. Thanks to the placebo effect, patients have experienced relief from a range of ailments, including heart problems, asthma,
Video examples
Jupiter's Moon IO is a...
Jupiter exerts its influence across the solar system through its gravitational field
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Rosa Luxemburg
Russian Activist
Though foreign loans are indispensable for the emancipation of the rising capitalist states, they are yet the surest ties by which the old capitalist states maintain their influence, exercise financial control, and exert pressure on the customs, foreign and commercial policy of the young capitalist states.
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Ivor Novello
Welsh Musician
There is an atmosphere about the picture theatre that speaks of entertainment and relaxation. The charming surroundings, good music, and the fact that each visitor is determined to enjoy a few hours of holiday all exert an influence on the mind.
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Jonny Kim
American Astronaut
Controlled aggression, to me, is one of the most important traits to have. To have that social intelligence to know when to exert aggression in the military environment, and when to stay calm, cool, and collected.
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Rebecca Traister
American Author
In some ways, privileged women who are closer to power wind up being able to exert their influence in ways that change public policy in ways that women with less power don't have access to.
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Patrick Geddes
Scottish Scientist
Each social formation, through each of its material activities, exerts its influence upon the civic whole; and each of its ideas and ideals wins also its place and power.
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Eleanor Roosevelt
American First Lady
You can never really live anyone else's life, not even your child's. The influence you exert is through your own life, and what you've become yourself.
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Frances Wright
Scottish Writer
If they exert it not for good, they will for evil; if they advance not knowledge, they will perpetuate ignorance.
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Tom Payne
English Actor
I have a new appreciation for how fit martial artists are. There is so much energy being exerted when you fight.
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Henry Ward Beecher
American Clergyman
The humblest individual exerts some influence, either for good or evil, upon others.
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George Eliot
British Author
People who can't be witty exert themselves to be devout and affectionate.
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Rosa Luxemburg
Russian Activist
Though foreign loans are indispensable for the emancipation of the rising capitalist states, they are yet the surest ties by which the old capitalist states maintain their influence, exercise financial control, and exert pressure on the customs, foreign and commercial policy of the young capitalist states.
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Ivor Novello
Welsh Musician
There is an atmosphere about the picture theatre that speaks of entertainment and relaxation. The charming surroundings, good music, and the fact that each visitor is determined to enjoy a few hours of holiday all exert an influence on the mind.
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Jonny Kim
American Astronaut
Controlled aggression, to me, is one of the most important traits to have. To have that social intelligence to know when to exert aggression in the military environment, and when to stay calm, cool, and collected.
Quote examples
Rebecca Traister
American Author
In some ways, privileged women who are closer to power wind up being able to exert their influence in ways that change public policy in ways that women with less power don't have access to.
Quote examples
Patrick Geddes
Scottish Scientist
Each social formation, through each of its material activities, exerts its influence upon the civic whole; and each of its ideas and ideals wins also its place and power.
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Eleanor Roosevelt
American First Lady
You can never really live anyone else's life, not even your child's. The influence you exert is through your own life, and what you've become yourself.
Quote examples
Frances Wright
Scottish Writer
If they exert it not for good, they will for evil; if they advance not knowledge, they will perpetuate ignorance.
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Tom Payne
English Actor
I have a new appreciation for how fit martial artists are. There is so much energy being exerted when you fight.
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Henry Ward Beecher
American Clergyman
The humblest individual exerts some influence, either for good or evil, upon others.
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George Eliot
British Author
People who can't be witty exert themselves to be devout and affectionate.
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