Noun	1.	exercise - 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" Synonyms: exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout
	2.	exercise - the act of using; "he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers" Synonyms: usage, use, utilisation, utilization, employment
	3.	exercise - systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect" Synonyms: practice session, practice, drill, recitation
	4.	exercise - 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" Synonyms: example
	5.	exercise - (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches; "academic exercises"
Verb	1.	exercise - put to use; "exert one's power or influence" Synonyms: exert
	2.	exercise - carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; "practice law" Synonyms: practise, practice, do
	3.	exercise - give a work-out to; "Some parents exercise their infants"; "My personal trainer works me hard"; "work one's muscles" Synonyms: work, work out
	4.	exercise - do physical exercise; "She works out in the gym every day" Synonyms: work out
	5.	exercise - learn by repetition; "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales" Synonyms: practice, practise, drill

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