Exerting Meaning in English
word · lemma: exert
ɪɡˈzɝtɪŋ
ig-ZUR-ting
ɛɡzˈɜːtɪŋ
eg-ZUR-ting
Definition
Applying effort, force, influence, or power to do something or make something happen.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal or academic contexts. Common phrases include 'exerting pressure', 'exerting effort', and 'exerting influence'. Not used for everyday physical actions; more about applying force, effort, or power intentionally.
Spanish: ejercerPortuguese (BR): exercerPortuguese (PT): exercerChinese (Simplified): 施加Chinese (Traditional): 施加Hindi: प्रयास करनाArabic: بذلBengali: প্রয়োগ করা - চাপ দেওয়া - প্রয়াস করাRussian: прилагать (усилия) - оказывать (давление, влияние)Japanese: 行使する - 発揮するVietnamese: tạo ra - áp dụng - gây raKorean: 발휘하다 - 행사하다Turkish: uygulamak - göstermek - harcamakUrdu: استعمال کرنا - دباؤ ڈالناIndonesian: menggunakan - memberikan - mengerahkan
Example Sentences
He is exerting a lot of energy to finish the race.
basic
The teacher is exerting her authority in the classroom.
basic
She is exerting pressure on her team to work faster.
basic
He's been exerting himself at the gym to get in shape.
natural
The government is exerting influence to change the law.
natural
Without exerting extra effort, you won't see much improvement.
natural