1. to apply or bring to bear (force, influence, or effort)
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘exert’

Examples

• She exerts tremendous influence over the committee’s decisions.
• The athlete exerts maximum effort during training sessions.
• The moon exerts gravitational pull on Earth’s oceans.
• He exerts pressure on the wound to stop the bleeding.
• The CEO exerts control over all major business operations.
• The magnet exerts force on nearby metal objects.
• She exerts herself to finish the project on time.