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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" 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" systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect" (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches; "academic exercises" do physical exercise; "She works out in the gym every day" give a work-out to; "Some parents exercise their infants"; "My personal trainer works me hard"; "work one''s muscles" learn by repetition; "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales" put to use; "exert one''s power or influence" carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; "practice law" the act of using; "he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers" |
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