Definitions for exercises

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exercises ex·er·cise

Spelling: [ek-ser-sahyz]

IPA: /ˈɛk sərˌsaɪz/

Exercises is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 159 anagrams from letters in exercises (ceeeirssx).

Definitions for exercises

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 exercises

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 exercises

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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