exerciseverb
To exercise something is to use it actively so that it stays strong and works well, whether it is your body or a right or power that you have.
bodymove your body and make it work hard so that you stay healthy and strong
- I try to exercise three times a week.
- She exercises every morning before work.
- You should exercise more and eat less sugar.
Collocations
verb + adverb exercise regularly, exercise daily, exercise hardSynonyms train
muscles or animalsmake a part of the body, or an animal, move and work so that it stays strong and healthy
use a rightuse a power, right, or quality that you have
transitive [T] verb + object [V + obj] formal
- Every citizen should exercise their right to vote. V + obj
- Please exercise care when you use this machine. V + obj
- The court exercised its power to stop the sale. V + obj
Collocations
Synonyms use
Word family
- exercise
Choosing between exercise · practice · train
Exercise is about keeping the body strong and healthy, your own or an animal's: I exercise every morning, exercise the dog; it can also mean using a right or power. Practice means doing something again and again to get better at a skill: practice the piano, practice your English. Train means preparing over a period of time for a sport, a job, or an event: train for a race.