exercise
25
6.3
- noun
- /ˈɛksərˌsaɪz/
- Formal
:
ceremonia de graduación
- During the graduation exercise, students proudly walked across the stage to receive their diplomas.
- academic exercises
Examples
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In 1948, the Court considered its first case involving religious exercises in the public schools.
Academic text (1991) -
All individuals receive free exercise protection, whether they are religious leaders or congregants.
Academic text (1991) -
Professors would select the best students to act in these oral exercises in front of parents, friends, and important individuals.
Academic text (2013) -
Did your grandpa go to the graduation exercises, Miss Essie?
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In some social climates, civics became an academic exercise on living in society, rather than living in a democracy.
Academic text (1993) -
The commencement exercise will include speeches from the university president and faculty members.
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The annual award exercise took place in the auditorium, celebrating the achievements of outstanding students.
Synonyms
901
2.5
A formal event that follows traditional rules for a special occasion
6
4.7
A formal event to mark or honor a special day
1
5.6
A formal ceremony where students receive degrees or diplomas
1
3.6
A ceremony where students get their diplomas
Compounds
5
2.4
Physical activity that raises the heart rate and improves heart and lung fitness
1
3.9
Short periods of very hard activity that build muscle, like lifting weights
- Specialized
1
4.3
Exercises where muscles push or hold against something without moving, for example a plank
- Specialized
Exercise that makes the heart and lungs stronger and helps blood and breathing work better
A simple practice using all five fingers to improve their speed and control
- Specialized
Exercise that makes muscles get shorter and longer while moving a weight or your body
How Formal
- Formal
63
6.0
901
2.5
- Formal
25
6.3
430
1.0
203
1.0
Surface Forms
Etymology
Exercise comes from the Latin word exercere, which means 'to keep busy' or 'to train'. Long ago public displays of learning or duty were ways to show one's training, so 'exercises' can mean formal ceremonies or public events.