exercise
//ˈɛksərsaɪz//
Noun
exerciseSingular
exercisesPlural
1
Physical activity done to improve health, strength, or fitness
I do exercise every morning to stay healthy.
2
A task or activity designed to practice or test a skill or ability
The teacher gave us grammar exercises for homework.
3
The use or application of a right, power, or faculty
The exercise of free speech is protected by the constitution.
Verb
exerciseInfinitive
exercisePresent tense
exercisedPast tense
exercisedPast participle
exercisingPresent participle
exercisesThird-person singular
1
To do physical activity to improve health, strength, or fitness
I exercise every morning to stay healthy.
2
To use or apply a right, power, ability, or quality
Citizens have the right to exercise their vote in elections.
3
To worry or perplex someone
The problem exercised his mind for days.