noun
the effort or strength put forth
verb
to put forth effort or strength
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In order to achieve optimal results, one must exert maximum effort in their studies.
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I really need to exert myself if I want to finish this project on time.
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Dude, you gotta exert some serious hustle if you want to make it in this industry.
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She felt like she was exerting all her energy into a black hole, never seeing any progress.