exert Synonyms

exercise drive endeavor strain work labor push utilize maintain bring to bear employ wield strive apply toil use put out wielding try pressurise utilise endeavour used would ply be on tenterhooks limber up take pains be concerned with make effort make use of applies work hard put through mill exercises take the time put forth look alive lean over backwards draw upon bring into play make an effort labour put through grind thrust implement govern force expend exercising