Exert and Strive

Exert

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

Strive is a synonym for exert in labour topic. In some cases you can use "Strive" instead a verb "Exert", when it comes to topics like strain, make use of, make an effort.

Nearby Words: exertion, exerting

Strive

Strive verb - To devote serious and sustained effort.
Usage example: not only must we strive for peace in time of war, we must strive mightily to maintain that peace

Exert is a synonym for strive in labour topic. You can use "Exert" instead a verb "Strive", if it concerns topics such as strain.

Nearby Words: striving, striven

Common collocations

love exert love strive love
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