Exert

German Meaning

ausüben

anstrengen

geltend machen

einsetzen

anwenden

aufbieten

gebrauchen

sich anstrengen

English Meaning

  1. To put to use or effect; put forth: exerted all my strength to move the box.
  2. To bring to bear; exercise: exert influence.
  3. To put (oneself) to strenuous effort: exerted ourselves mightily to raise funds.