exercise

Noun

• (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches
  • academic exercises
    

• 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
    

• systematic training by multiple repetitions
  • practice makes perfect
    

• the act of using
  • he warned against the use of narcotic drugs
    
  • skilled in the utilization of computers
    

• 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
    

Verb

• learn by repetition
  • We drilled French verbs every day
    
  • Pianists practice scales
    

• do physical exercise
  • She works out in the gym every day
    

• 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
    

• carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
  • practice law
    

• put to use
  • exert one's power or influence
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  example , practice , drill , practice session , recitation , use , usage , utilization , utilisation , employment , exercising , physical exercise , physical exertion , workout , practise , work out , work , do , exert