Bahasa Melayu

exert

Bahasa Melayu

English

exert, make an effort, strive

To use effort, strength, or influence in order to achieve something.

Examples

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  1. Dia berusaha sedaya upaya untuk menyiapkan tugas itu.

    He exerted himself fully to finish the task.

  2. Mereka mengusahakan cara baharu untuk menyelesaikan masalah itu.

    They exerted effort to find a new way to solve the problem.

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What does “exert” mean in Malay?

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berusaha

Often used in the phrase exert oneself.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.