Sekirov Dictionary

exercise

UK /ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/US /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/

noun 7
verb 5
forms 5

noun7

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activity that works the body, or sometimes the mind, to make it stronger and keep it in good shape
- I like to do my exercises every morning before breakfast. I do calisthenics for physical exercise, and I do crosswords for mental exercise.
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Such activity of physical nature, for physical fitness (plus also mental benefit).
- Swimming is good exercise.
- She does stomach exercises every day.
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Such activity of mental nature, for neurocognitive health.
- Such exercises as puzzles and chess can help keep the mind sharp as we age.
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Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.
- The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay.
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A setting in action or practicing; employment in the proper mode of activity; exertion; application; use.
- The law guarantees us the free exercise of our rights.
- We urge the exercise of patience and restraint.
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The performance of an office, ceremony, or duty.
- I assisted the ailing vicar in the exercise of his parish duties.
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(no longer used) That which gives practice; a trial; a test.
- But patience is more oft the exercise / Of Saints, the trial of thir fortitude, — 1671

verb5

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To exert for the sake of training or improvement; to practice in order to develop.
- to exercise troops or horses
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To perform physical activity for health or training.
- I exercise at the gym every day.
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To use (a right, an option, etc.); to put into practice.
- The tenant exercised his option to renew the tenancy.
- She is going to exercise her right to vote.
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To occupy the attention and effort of; to task; to tax, especially in a painful or vexatious manner; harass; to vex; to worry or make anxious.
- It is not a question that has exercised me greatly in the past.
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(no longer used) To set in action; to cause to act, move, or make exertion; to give employment to.
- And herein doe I exercise my selfe to haue alwayes a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men. — 1611

forms

exercised · exercising · exercises · exerciseth · exercisest

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