exert

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of EXERT

to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively <parental involvement has consistently been shown to exert the most influence over a child's success in school>

Synonyms apply, exercise, ply, put out, wield

Related Words employ, use, utilize; abuse, misapply, misuse

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