Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > E Synonyms of exert Find synonyms for: Verb 1. exert, exercise, use, utilize, utilise, apply, employ usage: put to use; "exert one's power or influence" 2. wield, exert, maintain, have, have got, hold usage: have and exercise; "wield power and authority" 3. exert, act, move usage: make a great effort at a mental or physical task; "exert oneself" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of exert (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 12 Steps to a New Year New Year's Resolution to Slim Down? Martin Luther King Speeches Books of the Bible: Old Testament Books in Order ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: troglodyte Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language