exertive

Variant of exert

exert definition

ex·ert (eg zʉrt′, ig-)

transitive verb

  1. to put forth or use energetically; put into action or use to exert strength, influence, etc.
  2. to apply (oneself) with great energy or straining effort

Etymology: L exsertare, freq. of exserere, to stretch out, put forth < ex-, out + serere, to join, fasten together: see series

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