Definitions for exercise

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exercise ex·er·cise

Spelling: [ek-ser-sahyz]

IPA: /ˈɛk sərˌsaɪz/

Exercise is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 116 anagrams from letters in exercise (ceeeirsx).

Definitions for exercise

noun

1. bodily or mental exertion, especially for the sake of training or improvement of health:
2. something done or performed as a means of practice or training:
3. a putting into action, use, operation, or effect:
4. a written composition, musical piece, or artistic work executed for practice or to illustrate a particular aspect of technique.
5. Often, exercises. a traditional ceremony:
6. a religious observance or service.

verb (used with object)

1. to put through exercises, or forms of practice or exertion, designed to train, develop, condition, or the like:
2. to put (faculties, rights, etc.) into action, practice, or use:
3. to use or display in one's action or procedure:
4. to make use of (one's privileges, powers, etc.):
5. to discharge (a function); perform:
6. to have as an effect:
7. to worry; make uneasy; annoy:

verb (used without object)

1. 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-, s

Examples for exercise

In Japan, one woman said she liked the experience of marrying herself as an exercise in pampering.

Any plans to grow her exercise movement must, she insists, remain “completely organic.”

I have a mile's drive up town to take, and I think the exercise might be good for you.

I had to walk as fast as I could, and exercise my limbs all I could, in order to keep warm.

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.

Her comely face was slightly flushed, doubtless with the exercise of walking.

Because you aren't young is all the more reason you need the exercise.

A lot of people ring in the New Year with vows to lose weight and exercise.

“Give about two [hours] every day to exercise,” Jefferson instructed his young nephew.

It was very certain that the exercise he was giving his brain must be beneficial.