usage: 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"
usage: put to use; "exert one's power or influence"
2. practice, practise, exercise, do
usage: carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; "practice law"
3. exercise, work, work out, work, put to work
usage: 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"
4. exercise, work out
usage: do physical exercise; "She works out in the gym every day"
5. drill, exercise, practice, practise, learn, study, read, take
usage: learn by repetition; "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales"