Act and Exert

Act

Act verb - To present a portrayal or performance of.

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Exert and act are semantically related. in behave in a certain way topic. In some cases you can use "Exert" instead a verb "Act".

Nearby Words: acting, acted

Exert verb - Make a great effort at a mental or physical task.

Usage example: exert oneself

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Act and exert are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Act" instead a verb "Exert".

Nearby Words: exertion, exerting

A good example of this is God and Satan; they do not act in the mortal world unless mortal will chooses for them to exert some influence, and when they do the other is able to act accordingly.

Source: All-Powerful Bystander
The explanation given is that kansen, malevolent spirits, are attracted to the caster by this act and will then exert their influence over the world in accordance with the mahotsukai's wishes.

Source: Blood Magic

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