exercise

/ˈɛksɚsˌaɪz/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
   “the doctor recommended regular exercise”
2. the act of using
   “he warned against the use of narcotic drugs”
3. systematic training by multiple repetitions
   “practice makes perfect”
4. 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”
5. (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches
   “academic exercises”
6. an action, often used negatively and without consequences
   “an exercise in futility”

verb

1. put to use
   “exert one's power or influence”
2. carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
   “practice law”
3. give a workout to
   “Some parents exercise their infants”
4. do physical exercise
   “She works out in the gym every day”
5. learn by repetition
   “We drilled French verbs every day”

Synonyms for exercise

• exercising
• physical exercise
• physical exertion
• workout
• use
• usage
• utilization
• utilisation
• employment
• practice
• drill
• practice session
• recitation
• example
• exert
• practise
• do
• work
• work out

Words that rhyme with exercise

• rise
• recognize
• size
• recognise
• arise
• prize
• wise
• capitalize
• harmonize
• immobilize
• neutralize
• organize
• realise
• realize
• surprise
• synchronize
• circularize
• compromise
• devise
• naturalize
• rationalize
• specialize
• vocalize
• analyze
• apprise
• crosswise
• crystallize
• disguise
• franchise
• generalize