Associations to the word «Exert»

Wiktionary

EXERT, verb. To put in vigorous action.
EXERT, verb. To make use of, to apply, especially of something non-material.

Dictionary definition

EXERT, verb. Put to use; "exert one's power or influence".
EXERT, verb. Have and exercise; "wield power and authority".
EXERT, verb. Make a great effort at a mental or physical task; "exert oneself".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley