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noun
1.
bodily or mental exertion, especially for the sake of training or improvement of health: Walking is good exercise.
2.
something done or performed as a means of practice or training: exercises for the piano.
3.
a putting into action, use, operation, or effect: the exercise of caution.
4.
a written composition, musical piece, or artistic work executed for practice or to illustrate a particular aspect of technique.
5.
EXPANDOften, exercises. a traditional ceremony: graduation exercises.
6.
COLLAPSEa religious observance or service.
verb (used with object)
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to put through exercises, or forms of practice or exertion, designed to train, develop, condition, or the like: to exercise a horse.
8.
to put (faculties, rights, etc.) into action, practice, or use: to exercise freedom of speech.
9.
to use or display in one's action or procedure: to exercise judgment.
10.
to make use of (one's privileges, powers, etc.): to exercise one's constitutional rights.
11.
EXPANDto discharge (a function); perform: to exercise the duties of one's office.
12.
to have as an effect: to exercise an influence on someone.
13.
COLLAPSEto worry; make uneasy; annoy: to be much exercised about one's health.
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verb (used without object)
14.
to go through exercises; take bodily exercise.
Origin:
1300–50; Middle English (noun) < Middle French exercice < Latin exercitium, equivalent to exercit(us) past participle of exercēre to train (ex- ex-1 + -ercit-, stem of combining form of arcēre to restrain) + -ium noun suffix
1300–50; Middle English (noun) < Middle French exercice < Latin exercitium, equivalent to exercit(us) past participle of exercēre to train (ex- ex-1 + -ercit-, stem of combining form of arcēre to restrain) + -ium noun suffix
Related forms
ex·er·cis·a·ble, adjective
non·ex·er·cis·a·ble, adjective
non·ex·er·cise, noun
o·ver·ex·er·cise, verb, -cised, -cis·ing.
post·ex·er·cise, adjective
EXPANDre·ex·er·cise, verb, -cised, -cis·ing.
un·der·ex·er·cise, verb (used without object), -cised, -cis·ing.
un·ex·er·cis·a·ble, adjective
un·ex·er·cised, adjective
well-ex·er·cised, adjective
COLLAPSESynonyms
1. activity; calisthenics, gymnastics. 2. Exercise, drill, practice refer to activities undertaken for training in some skill. Exercise is the most general term and may be either physical or mental: an exercise in arithmetic. Drill is disciplined repetition of set exercises, often performed in a group, directed by a leader: military drill. Practice is repeated or methodical exercise: Even great musicians require constant practice. 3. employment, application, practice, performance. 6. ritual. 7. discipline, drill, school. 9. employ, apply, exert, practice. 13. try, trouble.
1. activity; calisthenics, gymnastics. 2. Exercise, drill, practice refer to activities undertaken for training in some skill. Exercise is the most general term and may be either physical or mental: an exercise in arithmetic. Drill is disciplined repetition of set exercises, often performed in a group, directed by a leader: military drill. Practice is repeated or methodical exercise: Even great musicians require constant practice. 3. employment, application, practice, performance. 6. ritual. 7. discipline, drill, school. 9. employ, apply, exert, practice. 13. try, trouble.
Antonyms
1. inaction.
1. inaction.
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Word Origin & History
exercise
late 14c., from exercise (n.); originally "to make use of;" also in regard to mental and spiritual training; sense of "engage in physical activity" is from 1650s. Related: Exercised; exercises; exercising.
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exercise ex·er·cise (ěk'sər-sīz')
n.
Active bodily exertion performed to develop or maintain fitness.
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