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TOPIK 3verb

발휘하다

balhwihada

발휘해요 · 발휘했어요 · 발휘할 거예요 · 발휘하세요

to display, to show (ability), to exert

Example

그 선수는 결승전에서 실력을 발휘했어요.

That athlete showed his true skill in the final.

Word parts

발 emit휘 wield

Literally 'send out and wield' your abilities.