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exercise
[ek-ser-sahyz]
noun
bodily or mental exertion, especially for the sake of training or improvement of health.
Walking is good exercise.
Synonyms: , ,Antonyms:something done or performed as a means of practice or training.
exercises for the piano.
a putting into action, use, operation, or effect.
the exercise of caution.
Synonyms: , , ,a written composition, musical piece, or artistic work executed for practice or to illustrate a particular aspect of technique.
Often exercises. a traditional ceremony.
graduation exercises.
a religious observance or service.
Synonyms:
verb (used with object)
to put through exercises, or forms of practice or exertion, designed to train, develop, condition, or the like.
to exercise a horse.
Synonyms: , ,to put (faculties, rights, etc.) into action, practice, or use.
to exercise freedom of speech.
to use or display in one's action or procedure.
to exercise judgment.
Synonyms: , , ,to make use of (one's privileges, powers, etc.).
to exercise one's constitutional rights.
to discharge (a function); perform.
to exercise the duties of one's office.
to have as an effect.
to exercise an influence on someone.
to worry; make uneasy; annoy.
to be much exercised about one's health.
Synonyms: ,
verb (used without object)
to go through exercises; take bodily exercise.
exercise
/ ˈɛəˌɪ /
verb
to put into use; employ
to exercise tact
(intr) to take exercise or perform exercises; exert one's muscles, etc, esp in order to keep fit
to practise using in order to develop or train
to exercise one's voice
to perform or make proper use of
to exercise one's rights
to bring to bear; exert
to exercise one's influence
(often passive) to occupy the attentions of, esp so as to worry or vex
to be exercised about a decision
military to carry out or cause to carry out, manoeuvres, simulated combat operations, etc
noun
physical exertion, esp for the purpose of development, training, or keeping fit
mental or other activity or practice, esp in order to develop a skill
a set of movements, questions, tasks, etc, designed to train, improve, or test one's ability in a particular field
piano exercises
a performance or work of art done as practice or to demonstrate a technique
the performance of a function; discharge
the exercise of one's rights
the object of the exercise is to win
(sometimes plural) military a manoeuvre or simulated combat operation carried out for training and evaluation
(usually plural) a ceremony or formal routine, esp at a school or college
opening exercises
graduation exercises
gymnastics a particular type of event, such as performing on the horizontal bar
Other Word Forms
- exercisable adjective
- nonexercisable adjective
- nonexercise noun
- overexercise verb
- postexercise adjective
- reexercise verb
- underexercise verb (used without object)
- unexercisable adjective
- unexercised adjective
- well-exercised adjective
- ˈˌ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of exercise1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The BBC was invited to see a mass casualty simulation, a training exercise for medical staff to prepare them for a major incident.
Bill Plaschke, thank you for your very informative column about Parkinson’s disease and your boxing exercise program.
Undocumented immigrants, and even those here legally but fear they could be racially profiled, are exercising extra caution navigating their daily lives.
On Monday, there was what was described as a "table top exercise" chaired by the Foreign Secretary David Lammy, where the nature and steps of the UK's response was discussed.
Manhandled, for daring to exercise his congressional responsibilities.
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When To Use
Exercise is energetic physical or mental effort, usually for health or betterment, such as running or doing crossword puzzles.An exercise is an action that you do repeatedly to strengthen yourself or to get better at it. Push-ups are exercises you do to strengthen your body. Grammar exercises are often sentences you correct the grammar of to improve your understanding of grammar.To exercise means to practice the action, as in My doctor wants me to exercise more so that I will be healthier.Example: It has been difficult to fit in time for exercise lately.
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