exercise | English to English Dictionary

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exercise

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the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit(noun.act)

Example:
The doctor recommended regular exercise.

Synonym:
exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout

source: wordnet30
the act of using(noun.act)

Synonym:
employment, usage, use, utilisation, utilization

source: wordnet30
systematic training by multiple repetitions(noun.act)

Synonym:
drill, practice, practice session, recitation

source: wordnet30
a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding(noun.act)

Synonym:
example

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(usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches(noun.event)

Example:
Academic exercises.

source: wordnet30
The act of exercising; a setting in action or practicing; employment in the proper mode of activity; exertion; application; use; habitual activity; occupation, in general; practice.(noun)

source: webster1913

put to use(verb.consumption)

Synonym:
employed, exert, utilised, utilized

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carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions(verb.social)

Synonym:
do, practice, practise

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give a workout to(verb.body)

Example:
Some parents exercise their infants.
This puzzle will exercise your mind.

Synonym:
work, work out

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do physical exercise(verb.body)

Synonym:
work out

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learn by repetition(verb.cognition)

Synonym:
drill, practice, practise

source: wordnet30
To set in action; to cause to act, move, or make exertion; to give employment to; to put in action habitually or constantly; to school or train; to exert repeatedly; to busy.(verb)

source: webster1913
To exercise one's self, as under military training; to drill; to take exercise; to use action or exertion; to practice gymnastics; as, to exercise for health or amusement.(verb)

source: webster1913