Exacts Meaning in English

word · lemma: exact

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Definition

To demand and obtain something, usually forcefully or by making someone pay a price or effort; typically used in very formal or written contexts.

Usage & Nuances

'Exacts' is a very formal verb, most often found in written English such as legal, academic, or historical texts. Commonly used in the phrase 'exacts a toll/price/revenge.' Not used for routine requests; it implies force or significant effort from the other person.

• Spanish: exige - demanda (formal)
• Portuguese (BR): exige - requer (formal)
• Portuguese (PT): exige - requer (formal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 强求 - 索取 (正式)
• Chinese (Traditional): 強求 - 索取 (正式)
• Hindi: मांगता है - वसूलता है (औपचारिक)
• Arabic: يطلب - يفرض (رسمي)
• Bengali: আদায় করে - দাবি করে (বলপ্রয়োগে)
• Russian: взыскивает - требует (силой)
• Japanese: 課す - 強いる
• Vietnamese: đòi hỏi - bắt phải trả giá
• Korean: 요구하다 - 강요하다
• Turkish: zorla almak - dayatmak
• Urdu: وصول کرنا - زبردستی طلب کرنا
• Indonesian: đòi hỏi - bắt buộc phải trả

Example Sentences

Heavy traffic exacts a toll on drivers' patience.

basic

The law exacts punishment for this crime.

basic

This job exacts a lot of energy from me.

basic

War often exacts a heavy price on innocent people.

natural

Every success exacts its own sacrifices from those who seek it.

natural

Modern life exacts more from us than ever before.

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