exercise

/ˈɛksərˌsaɪz/
verb
  1. To do physical activity in order to stay healthy or become stronger.
    • You should exercise regularly to keep your body fit.
    • I try to exercise for at least thirty minutes each day.
    • They exercise together at the park every weekend.
  2. To use or apply a power, right, or quality.
    • Citizens should exercise their right to vote.
    • The manager exercised his authority to change the schedule.
    • She exercised great care when handling the fragile vase.
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noun
  1. Physical activity done to stay healthy or become stronger.
    • The doctor recommended more exercise for better sleep.
    • Regular exercise helps keep your heart healthy.
    • She does thirty minutes of exercise every morning.
  2. A task or activity designed to practice a skill or test knowledge.
    • We completed a grammar exercise in class today.
    • The math exercise was challenging but fun.
    • The fire drill was a safety exercise for the whole school.
  3. The use or application of a power, right, or ability.
    • Voting is an exercise of your civic duty.
    • The exercise of patience is important in difficult situations.
    • The exercise of authority must be done responsibly.
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