Answer:

exert

Answer	Crossword Clue
EXERT	Put forth
EXERT	Put into action
EXERT	Bring to bear

EXERT	Utilize, as strength
EXERT	Put forth with vigor
EXERT	Wield
EXERT	Use, as energy
EXERT	Apply, as pressure
EXERT	Wield, as power
EXERT	Apply, as force
EXERT	Make use of

EXERT	Wield, as influence
EXERT	Apply
EXERT	Strain
EXERT	Wield, as force
EXERT	Put forth, as effort
EXERT	Use, as influence
EXERT	Put into action, as effort
EXERT	Employ with vigor

EXERT	Exercise, as influence
EXERT	Give it one's all
EXERT	Wield, as authority
EXERT	Employ vigorously
EXERT	Exercise, as authority
EXERT	Put to use
EXERT	Expend energy
EXERT	Go all out

EXERT	Put forth, as strength
EXERT	Put out
EXERT	Put forth effort
EXERT	Employ, as influence
EXERT	Use, as force
EXERT	Employ with effort
EXERT	Put forth, as some effort
EXERT	Apply, as muscle power

EXERT	Bring to bear, as influence
EXERT	Show some effort
EXERT	Wield, as pressure
EXERT	Stress
EXERT	Vigorously strain

Crossword

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