· the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit"

Synonym(s): exercising, physical_exercise, physical_exertion, workout

Hypernym(s): effort, elbow_grease, exertion, travail, sweat

· the act of using; "he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers"

Synonym(s): use, usage, utilization, utilisation, employment

Hypernym(s): activity

· systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect"

Synonym(s): practice, drill, practice_session, recitation

Hypernym(s): training, preparation, grooming

· 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"

Synonym(s): example

Hypernym(s): lesson

· (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches; "academic exercises"

Hypernym(s): ceremony, ceremonial, ceremonial_occasion, observance

· an action, often used negatively and without consequences; "an exercise in futility"; "an exercise in cheap talk"

Hypernym(s): action

· put to use; "exert one's power or influence"

Synonym(s): exert

Hypernym(s): use, utilize, utilise, apply, employ

· carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; "practice law"

Synonym(s): practice, practise, do

· give a workout to; "Some parents exercise their infants"; "My personal trainer works me hard"; "work one's muscles"; "this puzzle will exercise your mind"

Synonym(s): work, work_out

Hypernym(s): work, put_to_work

· do physical exercise; "She works out in the gym every day"

Synonym(s): work_out

· learn by repetition; "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales"

Synonym(s): drill, practice, practise

Hypernym(s): learn, study, read, take