exercise

(n) the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
- the doctor recommended regular exercise
- he did some exercising
- the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit
exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout,
(n) the act of using
- he warned against the use of narcotic drugs
- skilled in the utilization of computers
usage, use, utilisation, utilization, employment,
(n) systematic training by multiple repetitions
- practice makes perfect
practice session, practice, drill, recitation,
(n) a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding
- you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook
example,
(n) (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches
- academic exercises

(v) put to use
- exert one's power or influence
exert,
(v) carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
- practice law
practice, practise, do,
(v) give a workout to
- Some parents exercise their infants
- My personal trainer works me hard
- work one's muscles
- this puzzle will exercise your mind
work, work out,
(v) do physical exercise
- She works out in the gym every day
work out,
(v) learn by repetition
- We drilled French verbs every day
- Pianists practice scales
practice, drill, practise,

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