Exert and Rest

Exert

Exert verb - To bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively.
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Synonyms for Exert

Rest is an antonym for exert in make use of topic.

Nearby Words: exertion, exerting

Rest

Rest verb - To refrain from labor or exertion.

Exert is an antonym for rest.

Nearby Words: restless, rested, restive, resting, restful

Common collocations

strength exert strength rest strength
control exert control rest control
portion exert portion rest portion
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