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What is another word for Exercised? – 151 Exercised Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    practiced trained drilled rehearsed performed executed carried out done conducted undertaken taken employed utilized exerted applied implemented enforced administered managed directed supervised regulated controlled governed wielded handled manipulated operated worked labored toiled struggled endeavored strove strained stretched extended exercised disciplined hardened toughened strengthened developed cultivated honed refined perfected

    Meaning of Exercised

    The primary meaning of the word "exercised" is to engage in physical or mental activity to improve or maintain health, fitness, or skill.

    Definitions

    • To engage in physical activity to improve or maintain health, fitness, or skill
    • * To use or apply something, such as a right or ability
    • * To put into effect or practice, such as a plan or policy

    Etymology of Exercised

    The word "exercised" originates from the Old French word "exerciser," which is derived from the Latin word "exercitare," meaning "to train or discipline"
    The Latin word "exercitare" is a combination of "ex" (out) and "arcere" (to enclose or restrain), and initially meant "to train or discipline soldiers"
    Over time, the word "exercised" evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including physical and mental activity, as well as the application of skills or abilities

    Example Uses

    • She exercised regularly to stay fit and healthy
    • * The company exercised its right to buy out the competitor
    • * The teacher helped the students exercise their critical thinking skills

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    avoided neglected ignored disregarded overlooked bypassed skipped omitted postponed delayed refrained abstained desisted ceased stopped halted suspended terminated idle inactive dormant inert passive sedentary immobile stationary stagnant unused unapplied unpracticed unutilized

    Related Nouns

    exercise workout routine regimen practice training discipline fitness health wellness activity sport game drill rehearsal performance operation implementation administration management direction supervision regulation control government

    Related Verbs

    exercise practice train discipline work labor toil strive endeavor exert apply use utilize implement enforce administer manage direct supervise regulate control govern

    Related Adjectives

    physical mental emotional spiritual healthy fit strong capable skilled trained disciplined hardened toughened strengthened developed cultivated refined perfected active engaged involved participatory operational functional effective efficient