v.tr. 1 exercise, bring to bear (a quality, force, influence, etc.). 2 refl. (often foll. by for, or to + infin.) use one's efforts or endeavours; strive. exertion n.
[ L exserere exsert- put forth (as EX-(1), serere bind) ]
v.tr. 1 exercise, bring to bear (a quality, force, influence, etc.). 2 refl. (often foll. by for, or to + infin.) use one's efforts or endeavours; strive. exertion n.
[ L exserere exsert- put forth (as EX-(1), serere bind) ]
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