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 to me were magic. You could say a word and it could conjure up all kinds of images or feelings or a chilly sensation or whatever. It was amazing to me that words had this power.
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