exercise

[ ek-ser-sahyz ]

/ ˈɛk sərˌsaɪz /

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noun

bodily or mental exertion, especially for the sake of training or improvement of health: Walking is good exercise.

something done or performed as a means of practice or training: exercises for the piano.

a putting into action, use, operation, or effect: the exercise of caution.

a written composition, musical piece, or artistic work executed for practice or to illustrate a particular aspect of technique.

Often exercises. a traditional ceremony: graduation exercises.

a religious observance or service.

verb (used with object), ex·er·cised, ex·er·cis·ing.

to put through exercises, or forms of practice or exertion, designed to train, develop, condition, or the like: to exercise a horse.

to put (faculties, rights, etc.) into action, practice, or use: to exercise freedom of speech.

to use or display in one's action or procedure: to exercise judgment.

to make use of (one's privileges, powers, etc.): to exercise one's constitutional rights.

to discharge (a function); perform: to exercise the duties of one's office.

to have as an effect: to exercise an influence on someone.

to worry; make uneasy; annoy: to be much exercised about one's health.

verb (used without object), ex·er·cised, ex·er·cis·ing.

to go through exercises; take bodily exercise.

Origin of exercise

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

SYNONYMS FOR exercise

1 activity; calisthenics, gymnastics.

3 employment, application, practice, performance.

6 ritual.

7 discipline, drill, school.

9 employ, apply, exert, practice.

13 try, trouble.

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ANTONYMS FOR exercise

1 inaction.

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synonym study for exercise

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.

OTHER WORDS FROM exercise

ex·er·cis·a·ble, adjectivenon·ex·er·cis·a·ble, adjectivenon·ex·er·cise, nouno·ver·ex·er·cise, verb, o·ver·ex·er·cised, o·ver·ex·er·cis·ing.

post·ex·er·cise, adjectivere·ex·er·cise, verb, re·ex·er·cised, re·ex·er·cis·ing.un·der·ex·er·cise, verb (used without object), un·der·ex·er·cised, un·der·ex·er·cis·ing.un·ex·er·cis·a·ble, adjectiveun·ex·er·cised, adjectivewell-ex·er·cised, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH exercise

exercise , exorcise

Words nearby exercise

exenteration, exenteritis, exequatur, exequies, exequy, exercise, exercise ball, exercise bicycle, exercise bike, exercise book, exercise machine

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Example sentences from the Web for exercise

Because the best exercise is the one you’ll stick to long-term.
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These wearable exercise tools contain small weights, which add an extra layer of effort to your strength training routine.
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Strengthening those muscles with exercises like squats, leg presses, or any single leg movement, can help with the pain, Robertson says.
The best thing for back pain is actually more movement|Sara Chodosh|September 16, 2020|Popular Science
It’s an exercise that can lead to business optimization in novel ways.
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As a result, I was invited in the early aughts to play a Times reporter in a “tabletop” exercise organized by New York City.
America Is About to Lose Its 200,000th Life to Coronavirus. How Many More Have to Die?|by Stephen Engelberg|September 14, 2020|ProPublica
Any plans to grow her exercise movement must, she insists, remain “completely organic.”
How Taryn Toomey’s ‘The Class’ Became New York’s Latest Fitness Craze|Lizzie Crocker|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
A lot of people ring in the New Year with vows to lose weight and exercise.
How Skinny Is Too Skinny? Israel Bans ‘Underweight’ Models|Carrie Arnold|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
“Give about two [hours] every day to exercise,” Jefferson instructed his young nephew.
Forget the Resolutions; Try a Few Declarations|Kevin Bleyer|January 1, 2015|DAILY BEAST
In Japan, one woman said she liked the experience of marrying herself as an exercise in pampering.
Why Singles Should Say ‘I Don’t’ to The Self-Marriage Movement|Tim Teeman|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As I forced my exhausted body to exercise, I yelled at my legs like a drill sergeant, demanding five more minutes or one more set.
You’re Never ‘Cured’ of an Eating Disorder|Carrie Arnold|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the exercise of this function every conscientious member is obliged continually to vote money for purposes which he dislikes.
The Map of Life|William Edward Hartpole Lecky
Even in the days of abundant game the hunter was required to exercise much skill, patience, and endurance.
Daniel Boone|Reuben Gold Thwaites
And there is no way in which it can show so much impartiality, and exercise practically the most essential conception of freedom.
Humanity in the City|E. H. Chapin
They have been suffering with the Trojan warriors all day, and I know they must have exercise.
The Golden Bird|Maria Thompson Daviess
She insisted that she wanted some exercise after the trip on the cars.
Polly's Senior Year at Boarding School|Dorothy Whitehill

British Dictionary definitions for exercise

exercise

/ (ˈɛksəˌsaɪz) /

verb (mainly tr)

to put into use; employto exercise tact

(intr) to take exercise or perform exercises; exert one's muscles, etc, esp in order to keep fit

to practise using in order to develop or trainto exercise one's voice

to perform or make proper use ofto exercise one's rights

to bring to bear; exertto exercise one's influence

(often passive) to occupy the attentions of, esp so as to worry or vexto be exercised about a decision

military to carry out or cause to carry out, manoeuvres, simulated combat operations, etc

noun

physical exertion, esp for the purpose of development, training, or keeping fit

mental or other activity or practice, esp in order to develop a skill

a set of movements, questions, tasks, etc, designed to train, improve, or test one's ability in a particular fieldpiano exercises

a performance or work of art done as practice or to demonstrate a technique

the performance of a function; dischargethe exercise of one's rights; the object of the exercise is to win

(sometimes plural) military a manoeuvre or simulated combat operation carried out for training and evaluation

(usually plural) US and Canadian a ceremony or formal routine, esp at a school or collegeopening exercises; graduation exercises

gymnastics a particular type of event, such as performing on the horizontal bar

Derived forms of exercise

exercisable, adjective

Word Origin for exercise

C14: from Old French exercice, from Latin exercitium, from exercēre to drill, from ex- 1 + arcēre to ward off

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for exercise

exercise

[ ĕk′sər-sīz′ ]

n.

Active bodily exertion performed to develop or maintain fitness.

单词	exercise
释义	exercise [ ek-ser-sahyz ] / ˈɛk sərˌsaɪz / SEE SYNONYMS FOR exercise ON THESAURUS.COM noun bodily or mental exertion, especially for the sake of training or improvement of health: Walking is good exercise. something done or performed as a means of practice or training: exercises for the piano. a putting into action, use, operation, or effect: the exercise of caution. a written composition, musical piece, or artistic work executed for practice or to illustrate a particular aspect of technique. Often exercises. a traditional ceremony: graduation exercises. a religious observance or service. verb (used with object), ex·er·cised, ex·er·cis·ing. to put through exercises, or forms of practice or exertion, designed to train, develop, condition, or the like: to exercise a horse. to put (faculties, rights, etc.) into action, practice, or use: to exercise freedom of speech. to use or display in one's action or procedure: to exercise judgment. to make use of (one's privileges, powers, etc.): to exercise one's constitutional rights. to discharge (a function); perform: to exercise the duties of one's office. to have as an effect: to exercise an influence on someone. to worry; make uneasy; annoy: to be much exercised about one's health. verb (used without object), ex·er·cised, ex·er·cis·ing. to go through exercises; take bodily exercise. Origin of exercise 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 SYNONYMS FOR exercise 1 activity; calisthenics, gymnastics. 3 employment, application, practice, performance. 6 ritual. 7 discipline, drill, school. 9 employ, apply, exert, practice. 13 try, trouble. SEE SYNONYMS FOR exercise ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR exercise 1 inaction. SEE ANTONYMS FOR exercise ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for exercise 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. OTHER WORDS FROM exercise ex·er·cis·a·ble, adjectivenon·ex·er·cis·a·ble, adjectivenon·ex·er·cise, nouno·ver·ex·er·cise, verb, o·ver·ex·er·cised, o·ver·ex·er·cis·ing. post·ex·er·cise, adjectivere·ex·er·cise, verb, re·ex·er·cised, re·ex·er·cis·ing.un·der·ex·er·cise, verb (used without object), un·der·ex·er·cised, un·der·ex·er·cis·ing.un·ex·er·cis·a·ble, adjectiveun·ex·er·cised, adjectivewell-ex·er·cised, adjective WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH exercise exercise , exorcise Words nearby exercise exenteration, exenteritis, exequatur, exequies, exequy, exercise, exercise ball, exercise bicycle, exercise bike, exercise book, exercise machine Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for exercise Because the best exercise is the one you’ll stick to long-term. Use TikTok to build the perfect workout\|Sandra Gutierrez G.\|September 17, 2020\|Popular Science These wearable exercise tools contain small weights, which add an extra layer of effort to your strength training routine. The best weighted vests for your next tough workout\|PopSci Commerce Team\|September 16, 2020\|Popular Science Strengthening those muscles with exercises like squats, leg presses, or any single leg movement, can help with the pain, Robertson says. The best thing for back pain is actually more movement\|Sara Chodosh\|September 16, 2020\|Popular Science It’s an exercise that can lead to business optimization in novel ways. How would an SEO agency be built today? Part 2: Current business model(s)\|Sponsored Content: SEOmonitor\|September 16, 2020\|Search Engine Land As a result, I was invited in the early aughts to play a Times reporter in a “tabletop” exercise organized by New York City. America Is About to Lose Its 200,000th Life to Coronavirus. How Many More Have to Die?\|by Stephen Engelberg\|September 14, 2020\|ProPublica Any plans to grow her exercise movement must, she insists, remain “completely organic.” How Taryn Toomey’s ‘The Class’ Became New York’s Latest Fitness Craze\|Lizzie Crocker\|January 9, 2015\|DAILY BEAST A lot of people ring in the New Year with vows to lose weight and exercise. How Skinny Is Too Skinny? Israel Bans ‘Underweight’ Models\|Carrie Arnold\|January 8, 2015\|DAILY BEAST “Give about two [hours] every day to exercise,” Jefferson instructed his young nephew. Forget the Resolutions; Try a Few Declarations\|Kevin Bleyer\|January 1, 2015\|DAILY BEAST In Japan, one woman said she liked the experience of marrying herself as an exercise in pampering. Why Singles Should Say ‘I Don’t’ to The Self-Marriage Movement\|Tim Teeman\|December 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST As I forced my exhausted body to exercise, I yelled at my legs like a drill sergeant, demanding five more minutes or one more set. You’re Never ‘Cured’ of an Eating Disorder\|Carrie Arnold\|December 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In the exercise of this function every conscientious member is obliged continually to vote money for purposes which he dislikes. The Map of Life\|William Edward Hartpole Lecky Even in the days of abundant game the hunter was required to exercise much skill, patience, and endurance. Daniel Boone\|Reuben Gold Thwaites And there is no way in which it can show so much impartiality, and exercise practically the most essential conception of freedom. Humanity in the City\|E. H. Chapin They have been suffering with the Trojan warriors all day, and I know they must have exercise. The Golden Bird\|Maria Thompson Daviess She insisted that she wanted some exercise after the trip on the cars. Polly's Senior Year at Boarding School\|Dorothy Whitehill British Dictionary definitions for exercise exercise / (ˈɛksəˌsaɪz) / verb (mainly tr) to put into use; employto exercise tact (intr) to take exercise or perform exercises; exert one's muscles, etc, esp in order to keep fit to practise using in order to develop or trainto exercise one's voice to perform or make proper use ofto exercise one's rights to bring to bear; exertto exercise one's influence (often passive) to occupy the attentions of, esp so as to worry or vexto be exercised about a decision military to carry out or cause to carry out, manoeuvres, simulated combat operations, etc noun physical exertion, esp for the purpose of development, training, or keeping fit mental or other activity or practice, esp in order to develop a skill a set of movements, questions, tasks, etc, designed to train, improve, or test one's ability in a particular fieldpiano exercises a performance or work of art done as practice or to demonstrate a technique the performance of a function; dischargethe exercise of one's rights; the object of the exercise is to win (sometimes plural) military a manoeuvre or simulated combat operation carried out for training and evaluation (usually plural) US and Canadian a ceremony or formal routine, esp at a school or collegeopening exercises; graduation exercises gymnastics a particular type of event, such as performing on the horizontal bar Derived forms of exercise exercisable, adjective Word Origin for exercise C14: from Old French exercice, from Latin exercitium, from exercēre to drill, from ex- 1 + arcēre to ward off Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to exercise “Exercise” vs. “Exorcise”: What’s The Difference?One gets your heart rate up. The other gets your demons out. Learn to tell the difference between the commonly confused words, exorcise and exercise. READ MORE Words related to exercise training, task, lesson, workout, act, problem, action, examination, drill, activity, test, performance, operation, study, movement, practice, enjoy, handle, exert, exploit Medical definitions for exercise exercise [ ĕk′sər-sīz′ ] n. Active bodily exertion performed to develop or maintain fitness. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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exercise

noun

verb (used with object), ex·er·cised, ex·er·cis·ing.

verb (used without object), ex·er·cised, ex·er·cis·ing.

Origin of exercise

SYNONYMS FOR exercise

ANTONYMS FOR exercise

synonym study for exercise

OTHER WORDS FROM exercise

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH exercise

Words nearby exercise

Example sentences from the Web for exercise

British Dictionary definitions for exercise

verb (mainly tr)

noun

Derived forms of exercise

Word Origin for exercise

Content related to exercise

Words related to exercise

Medical definitions for exercise

n.