exert

Verb
  1. is a type of: apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize - put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
    same as: exercise
  2. is a type of: have, have got, hold - have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
    same as: maintain, wield
  3. is a type of: act, move - perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
    subtypes: overexert - exert (oneself) excessively and go beyond one's strength

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