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2. | exercise - the act of using; "he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers" | |
3. | exercise - systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect" | |
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" | |
3. | exercise - give a work-out to; "Some parents exercise their infants"; "My personal trainer works me hard"; "work one's muscles" | |
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" |