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VocabJLPT N1

to exert (influence)

Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to exert (influence)
2. to exercise

This verb means to exert, cause, or bring about an effect or influence on something. It is often used in formal contexts, such as describing how one thing impacts another, for example how stress affects health.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why does one little thing I say affect you that much?

Sentence 2

Offhand comparisons can really affect a child's self-esteem, you know?

Sentence 3

Did you actually measure how much the noise affects studying?

Sentence 4

She pointed out that "bias influences judgment."

Sentence 5

It's almost like my presence actually has some kind of effect on people.