Exert

[ig-zurt] /ɪgˈzɜrt/

verb (used with object)
1.
to put forth or into use, as power; exercise, as ability or influence; put into vigorous action:
to exert every effort.
2.
to put (oneself) into strenuous, vigorous action or effort.
/ɪɡˈzɜːt/
verb (transitive)
1.
to use (influence, authority, etc) forcefully or effectively
2.
to apply (oneself) diligently; make a strenuous effort
v.

1660s, “thrust forth, push out,” from Latin exertus/exsertus, past participle of exerere/exserere “thrust out, put forth,” from ex- “out” (see ex-) + serere “attach, join” (see series). Meaning “put into use” is 1680s. Related: Exerted; exerting.

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Exerted
[ig-zurt] /ɪgˈzɜrt/ verb (used with object) 1. to put forth or into use, as power; exercise, as ability or influence; put into vigorous action: to exert every effort. 2. to put (oneself) into strenuous, vigorous action or effort. /ɪɡˈzɜːt/ verb (transitive) 1. to use (influence, authority, etc) forcefully or effectively 2. to apply (oneself) diligently; […]
Exerting
[ig-zurt] /ɪgˈzɜrt/ verb (used with object) 1. to put forth or into use, as power; exercise, as ability or influence; put into vigorous action: to exert every effort. 2. to put (oneself) into strenuous, vigorous action or effort. /ɪɡˈzɜːt/ verb (transitive) 1. to use (influence, authority, etc) forcefully or effectively 2. to apply (oneself) diligently; […]
Exertion
[ig-zur-shuh n] /ɪgˈzɜr ʃən/ noun 1. vigorous action or effort: physical and mental exertion. 2. an effort: a great exertion to help others. 3. exercise, as of power or faculties. 4. an instance of this. n. 1660s, “act of exerting,” from exert + -ion. Meaning “vigorous action or effort” is from 1777.

Exertive
[ig-zurt] /ɪgˈzɜrt/ verb (used with object) 1. to put forth or into use, as power; exercise, as ability or influence; put into vigorous action: to exert every effort. 2. to put (oneself) into strenuous, vigorous action or effort. /ɪɡˈzɜːt/ verb (transitive) 1. to use (influence, authority, etc) forcefully or effectively 2. to apply (oneself) diligently; […]
Exert oneself
Put oneself to strenuous effort, as in We exerted ourselves mightily to raise funds. [ First half of 1700s ]