exert
I
verb
apply, bring into operation, bring into play, bring to bear, contendere, employ, exercise, expend, intendere, make use of, manipulate, operate, put forth, put in action, set to work, spend, strain, strive, try, use, utilize, wield, work
II
index
apply (put in practice), expend (consume), operate, wield
Burton's Legal Thesaurus.
William C. Burton.
2006