exert
To make use of, to apply, especially of something nonmaterialTo make use of, to apply, especially of something nonmaterial; to bring to bear.
» Don't exert yourself so much.
Не перетруждайся так сильно.
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To make use of, to apply, especially of something nonmaterial; to bring to bear.
He considered exerting his influence on John to gain an advantage for himself.
ausüben
(reflexive)To put in vigorous action.
I exerted myself in today's training.
anstrengen
put to use
Examples
33 sentencesDon't exert yourself so much.
ruНе перетруждайся так сильно.
Don't exert yourself.
deStreng dich nicht an.
Your sense of humor is beginning to exert itself.
Твоє почуття гумору починає проявляти себе.
ruВаше чувство юмора начинает проявлять себя.
You don't exert yourself much.
Ти не сильно напружуєшся.
ruТы не выкладываешься на полную.
deDu strengst dich nicht sehr an.
We exerted ourselves to finish the job.
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 2
Origin
From Latin exsertus, past participle of exserō (“to stretch or thrust forth or out”), fromFrom Latin exsertus, past participle of exserō (“to stretch or thrust forth or out”), from ex- + serō (“to string together”).
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Forms
exerts, exerting, exerted, exertedSynonyms
7 synonymsWord family
7 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle