Related Clues:

• Leverage
• Exert, as influence
• Put forth, as energy
• Push (oneself)
• Put out (effort)
• Use, as power
• Wield, as power
• Exert, as power
• Give, as effort
• Put forth, as strength
• Handle with skill
• Handle, as a tool
• Bring into use, apply
• Bring to bear, perhaps influence
• Bring into use, say strength