/ Dictionary / Index E exert: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: ex•ert Pronunciation: (ig-zûrt'), [key] — v.t. to put forth or into use, as power; exercise, as ability or influence; put into vigorous action: to exert every effort. to put (oneself&hasp;) into strenuous, vigorous action or effort. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: exert (Thesaurus) exergue exertion Related Content Daily Word Quiz: cygnet Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language