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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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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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 object of the exercise is to win
the exercise of one's rights
- 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
Derived Forms
- ˈˌ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- İ·a· adjective
- non·İ·a· adjective
- ԴDz·İ· noun
- v·İ· verb overexercised overexercising
- Dz·İ· adjective
- ·İ· verb reexercised reexercising
- ܲd·İ· verb (used without object) underexercised underexercising
- un·İ·a· adjective
- ܲ·İ· adjective
- ɱ-İ· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of exercise1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
But I got into a place where it was two weeks of this incredible endurance exercise.
The initiative came as South Africa faced a backlash from then-US President Joe Biden's administration, which questioned its professed neutrality in the conflict after it held a naval exercise with Russia and China.
Explaining why she had not talked about the experience, she said: "Bétharram was organised like a sect or a totalitarian regime exercising psychological pressure on pupils and teachers, so they stayed silent."
“While this remains a developing situation, I want to reaffirm my unwavering commitment to ensuring that all residents, regardless of their immigration status, are aware of and can exercise their constitutional rights.”
And failing to exercise your dog can cost you up to 100 rupees and three months in jail.
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How Do You Spell Exercise?
Spelling tips forexercise
The word exercise is hard to spell for two reasons. First, it can be tempting to add an extra c to the word after the x (excercise). Second, it can be hard to remember whether the c or the s comes first in the word (exersice).
How to spell exercise: To spell exercise, it helps to keep in mind that the c and the s appear in the same order they do in the alphabet (the c before the s). Also, there is only one c.
More About Exercise
does exercise mean?
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.
Where does exercise come from?
The first records of the term exercise come from the 1300s. It ultimately comes from the Latin exercitium.
While most often, we talk about exercising our bodies and minds, exercise can be used to describe many other kinds of activities. For example, when you exercise your right to vote, you put into practice or use a right that you have. When you exercise good judgment by having only one slice of cake, you are using good judgment. When you perform your duties as class president, you are exercising your duties. All of these senses relate to performing or practicing an action.
Did you know … ?
are some other forms related to exercise?
- exercisable (adjective)
- overexercise (verb)
- postexercise (adjective)
- unexercised (adjective)
- well-exercised (adjective)
are some synonyms for exercise?
are some words that share a root or word element with exercise?
are some words that often get used in discussing exercise?
are some words exercise may be commonly confused with?
How is exercise used in real life?
Exercise is a common word most often used to talk about physical activity.
New exercise gear makes me feel like superman lol
— Ashton Irwin (@Ashton5SOS)
There is no such thing as the perfect family. Only by the daily exercise of forgiveness can a family grow.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex)
Ideas for getting more exercise next year:
– Move the biscuits farther away
– Buy a heavier kettle— VeryBritishProblems (@SoVeryBritish)
Try using exercise!
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for exercise?
A. action
B. movement
C. workout
D. rest
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