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Exert (Verb)

Have and exercise; "wield power and authority".

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

To exert control over her health, she decided to establish a daily fitness routine and track her progress.
He believes that his family's wealth will always exert an influence on the people around him.
Leaders should learn to exert their authority wisely and consider the long-term effects on their followers.
The new employee will exert her leadership skills by managing a team of marketing professionals for the company's upcoming event.
Her unique entrepreneurial spirit allowed her to exert the drive and determination required to build a successful business from scratch.

Put to use; "exert one's power or influence".

Verbs of eating and drinking.

She decided to exert her authority by taking charge of the project from the beginning.
The union leaders threatened to exert their influence over lawmakers to pass the labor reform bill.
As the newly elected president, he promised to exert his power to create positive change in the country.
The diplomats tried to exert their diplomatic ties to resolve the conflict peacefully.
Activists used social media to exert their influence on consumers and raise awareness about the products they use.

Make a great effort at a mental or physical task; "exert oneself".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

To complete the marathon, she exerted all her physical and mental energy to reach the finish line.
He exerted himself to the limit to memorize the entire script for the audition.
In order to save her life, she exerted every ounce of willpower to stay awake during the long and grueling surgery.
To solve the complex math problem, the student exerted a lot of mental effort and finally found the solution.
During the natural disaster, the rescue team exerted great efforts to save those trapped under the debris.