| Wielded |
| Strained |
| Put forth |
| Struggled |
| Exercised |
| Tried hard |
| Applied __ |
| Made an effort |
| Used, as force |
| Put into action |
| Brought to bear |
| Did calisthenics |
| Pushed (oneself) |
| Put forth energy. |
| Wielded, as power |
| Applied forcefully |
| Put to vigorous use |
| Applied, as pressure |
| Wielded, as influence |
| Like effort and influence |