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. Hanukkah Origins of the Christmas Holiday Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 Krampus: The Christmas Devil Kwanzaa ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: tintinnabulation Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language