1) Applies 2) Applies with sinew 3) Brings to bear 4) Employs 5) Employs muscle power 6) Goes all out 7) Lifts weights 8) Old managed to rest strains 9) Old ordered to rest strains 10) Puts forth 11) Puts forth effort 12) Puts forth with effort 13) Puts in action 14) Puts into action 15) Puts into vigorous action 1) Wields