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exercised

/ˈɛk.sə.saɪzd/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪzd/

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verb

To exert for the sake of training or improvement; to practice in order to develop.

Examples :

"The pianist exercised her fingers every day to improve her speed and accuracy. "

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To perform physical activity for health or training.

Examples :

"I exercise at the gym every day."

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To use (a right, an option, etc.); to put into practice.

Examples :

"She is going to exercise her right to vote."

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(now often in passive) To occupy the attention and effort of; to task; to tax, especially in a painful or vexatious manner; harass; to vex; to worry or make anxious.

Examples :

"exercised with pain"

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To set in action; to cause to act, move, or make exertion; to give employment to.

Examples :

"The teacher exercised her authority by assigning extra homework. "