Exert

v. t.	1.	To thrust forth; to emit; to push out. [imp. & p. p. Exerted; p. pr. & vb. n. Exerting.] So from the seas exerts his radiant head The star by whom the lights of heaven are led. - Dryden.
	2.	To put force, ability, or anything of the nature of an active faculty; to put in vigorous action; to bring into active operation; as, to exert the strength of the body, limbs, faculties, or imagination; to exert the mind or the voice.
	3.	To put forth, as the result or exercise of effort; to bring to bear; to do or perform. When we will has exerted an act of command on any faculty of the soul or member of the body. - South. To exert one's self to use efforts or endeavors; to strive; to make an attempt.

Verb	1.	exert - put to use; "exert one's power or influence" Synonyms: exercise
	2.	exert - of power or authority Synonyms: wield, maintain
	3.	exert - make a great effort at a mental or physical task; "exert oneself"

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