EXERCISES
/ˈɛksəsaɪzɪz/
18
Scrabble
19
WWF
E(1) X(8) E(1) R(1) C(3) I(1) S(1) E(1) S(1)
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Definition
/ˈɛksəsaɪzɪz/
noun
- Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.“The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay.”
- Activity intended to improve physical, or sometimes mental, strength and fitness.“I do crosswords for mental exercise.”
- A setting in action or practicing; employment in the proper mode of activity; exertion; application; use.“The law guarantees us the free exercise of our rights.”
verb
- To exert for the sake of training or improvement; to practice in order to develop.“to exercise troops or horses; to exercise one's brain with a puzzle”
- To perform physical activity for health or training.“I exercise at the gym every day.”
- To use (a right, an option, etc.); to put into practice.“She is going to exercise her right to vote.”
Source: Wiktionary
