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to exsert

to exsert

9.9
To stick out from something
  • verb
  • /ɛkˈsɜrt/
  • Specialized
: exertar
  • The flower's stamens exsert beyond the petals, attracting pollinators.

Examples

  • The turtle cautiously exserted its head from its shell to look around.

  • Some insects exsert their stingers only when threatened.

  • The plant exserts its leaves in spring.

  • The cactus exserts its spines to deter predators.

  • The flower's stamens exsert beyond the petals, attracting pollinators.

  • Some insects exsert their stingers only when threatened.

  • The cactus exserts its spines to deter predators.

Synonyms

to push out
vsto exsert
186 3.2

To move something outward using force

is likewise forceful but stresses a forward projection beyond an edge
to extend
vsto exsert
145 2.7

To reach out with your body or make something longer

is more about a sudden forward push rather than gradual lengthening
to reach out
vsto exsert
131 2.7

To stretch a hand toward something to touch it

is a quicker, more forceful outward motion than a simple reach
to stick out
vsto exsert
113 3.2

To extend beyond a surface or edge

is similar but tends to imply a stronger pushed appearance
to hold out
vsto exsert
102 3.5

To put a hand forward to show or give something

is more vigorous and implies a pushing projection rather than offering
to thrust
vsto exsert
101 3.9

To push something or someone suddenly and forcefully forward

is equally sudden but focuses more on sticking beyond a surface
sticking out
vsto exsert
65 2.9

Coming out past a surface so it can be seen

is closer when the extension is caused by an active push
to stretch out
vsto exsert
59 3.4

Move part of your body, for example your arm, to reach or see something

is more sudden and directed outward rather than for comfort or reach
to put out
vsto exsert
45 3.4

Hold a part of your body away from you, like a hand

is similar but often involves a stronger, thrusting action outward
to poke out
vsto exsert
23 3.5

To stick out from something like a wall or table

is similar but commonly implies a more active, stronger action
to radiate
vsto exsert
13 5.0

To spread outward from a central point

is focused on a single outward push rather than radial spreading
to jut out
vsto exsert
12 3.4

To stick out from a surface like a rock or shelf

is like that but often stresses an active pushing action
to swing out
vsto exsert
7 3.9

To move outward in a wide, sweeping motion

is focused on a direct forward push rather than an arcing movement
to project
vsto exsert
6 4.3

To stick out from a surface

is similar yet usually implies a more forceful outward push
to thrust out
vsto exsert
5 4.8

Push something outward suddenly and strongly

is a similarly strong forward action but emphasises outward projection
to stretch forth
vsto exsert
2 6.1

To reach out a hand or arm toward something to offer help

is similar but usually denotes a stronger, more forceful action
to outstretch
vsto exsert
1 3.9

To make something reach forward, like an arm or wing

is more sudden and forceful rather than gradual full extension
to outfling
vsto exsert
  • Archaic
1 9.7

To throw or spread something outward with force

shares force but is more about a single forward projection

Antonyms

to retract
29 5.6

To pull something back so it is no longer sticking out

How Extended

to jut
23 4.8
to exsert
  • Specialized
9.9
to protrude
19 5.8
to project
6 4.3
to bulge
21 2.9

Surface Forms

exsert infinitive
exserted past
exserted past participle
exserting present participle
exserts third person singular

Morphology

exsert = ex + sert

The prefix 'ex-' ('out') matches the sense, but the root 'sert' is not a standalone English word and is obscure to learners, so the relation is only partly transparent.

Etymology

Exsert comes from the Latin parts ex- 'out' and sert, as in insert, and together they give the idea 'put out'. So, to exsert something is to 'stick out' or push it out from a surface, like a stinger or a flower's stamen.