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

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn