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1exercise

noun ex·er·cise \ˈek-sər-ˌsīz\

: physical activity that is done in order to become stronger and healthier

: a particular movement or series of movements done to become stronger and healthier

: something that is done or practiced to develop a particular skill

Full Definition of EXERCISE

1
a :  the act of bringing into play or realizing in action :  use <the exercise of self-control>
b :  the discharge of an official function or professional occupation <exercise of his judicial duties>
c :  the act or an instance of carrying out the terms of an agreement (as an option) —often used attributively <an option's exercise price>
2
a :  regular or repeated use of a faculty or bodily organ
b :  bodily exertion for the sake of developing and maintaining physical fitness <trying to get more exercise>
3
:  something performed or practiced in order to develop, improve, or display a specific capability or skill <arithmetic exercises> <vocal exercises>
4
:  a performance or activity having a strongly marked secondary or ulterior aspect <party politics has always been an exercise in compromise — H. S. Ashmore>
5
a :  a maneuver, operation, or drill carried out for training and discipline <naval exercises>
b plural :  a program including speeches, announcements of awards and honors, and various traditional practices of secular or religious character <commencement exercises>
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Origin of EXERCISE

Middle English, from Anglo-French exercice, from Latin exercitium, from exercitare to train, exercise, frequentative of exercēre to train, occupy, from ex- + arcēre to enclose, hold off — more at ark
First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with EXERCISE

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2exercise

verb

: to do physical activities in order to make yourself stronger and healthier

: to use (a body part) again and again in order to make it stronger

: to cause (an animal) to walk, run, etc., : to give exercise to (an animal)

exercisedexercis·ing

Full Definition of EXERCISE

transitive verb
1
a :  to make effective in action :  use <didn't exercise good judgment>
b :  to bring to bear :  exert <exercise influence>
c :  to implement the terms of (as an option)
2
a :  to use repeatedly in order to strengthen or develop <exercise a muscle>
b :  to train (as troops) by drills and maneuvers
c :  to put through exercises <exercise the horses>
3
a :  to engage the attention and effort of
b :  to cause anxiety, alarm, or indignation in <the issues exercising voters this year>
intransitive verb
:  to take exercise
ex·er·cis·able \-ˌsī-zə-bəl\ adjective

First Known Use of EXERCISE

14th century

Related to EXERCISE

EXERCISE[2] Defined for Kids

1exercise

noun ex·er·cise \ˈek-sər-ˌsīz\

Definition of EXERCISE for Kids

1
:  the act of putting into use, action, or practice <the exercise of patience>
2
:  bodily activity for the sake of improving physical fitness
3
:  a school lesson or other task performed to develop skill :  practice work :  drill <math exercises>
4
exercises plural :  a program of songs, speeches, and announcements of awards and honors <graduation exercises>

2exercise

verb
ex·er·cisedex·er·cis·ing

Definition of EXERCISE for Kids

1
:  to put into use :  exert <He's exercising his authority.>
2
:  to take part in bodily activity for the sake of improving physical fitness
3
:  to use again and again to train or develop <exercise a muscle>

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