exert

verb

1. put to use

   verb.consumption

   Examples

   Exert one's power or influence.

   Synonyms employed exercise utilised utilized

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. have and exercise

   verb.possession

   Synonyms maintain wield

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. make a great effort at a mental or physical task

   verb.social

   Examples

   Exert oneself.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. To thrust forth; to emit; to push out.

   verb

   Source: webster1913