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exert

/ɪɡˈzɜːrt/
ex · ert ɪɡ · ˈzɜːrt
English Definition
v. use (effort, power)
中文释义
运用,施加
Significado en Español
ejercer
한국어 뜻
행사하다, 발휘하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vận dụng, gây ra
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Example Sentence

He exerted all his strength.

他使尽全力。

Synonyms
apply use
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ex(exit)+ert(energy)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

What is the synonym of “exert” in the following sentence? In order to complete the project on time, the team had to exert a lot of effort. A) Withdraw B) Apply C) Remove D) Ignore

  1. A Withdraw
  2. B Apply
  3. C Remove
  4. D Ignore
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B — Apply. “exert” means v. use (effort, power)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

You must ______ great effort if you hope to win the difficult race.

  1. A relax
  2. B rest
  3. C waste
  4. D exert
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D — exert. “exert” means v. use (effort, power)

Common questions about “exert”

What does “exert” mean?

exert — v. use (effort, power). In Chinese: 运用,施加.

How do you pronounce “exert”?

exert is pronounced /ɪɡˈzɜːrt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ex · ert.

How do you use “exert” in a sentence?

He exerted all his strength. (他使尽全力。)

What are synonyms for “exert”?

apply, use — all close in meaning to exert (v. use (effort, power)).

Is “exert” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. exert appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “exert”?

ex(exit)+ert(energy)

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