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Synonyms
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Meaning:
exert

to bring (something powerful) into use

make use of

say

to use one's ordinary voice (not singing etc) to produce (words, sentences); to express one's opinion (during a discussion, about an affair)

make declaration

vouch

to be responsible for; express confidence, in a person, a person's character

give assurance

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