Definition, synonyms and related words
simple past tense and past participle of exercise
"After years of neglect, she finally exercised her right to vote in the election."
In plain English: Exercised means to use your muscles by doing physical activity like running or lifting weights.
"The dog exercised in the park every morning after breakfast."
The word exercised is formed by adding the suffix -ed to the verb exercise. It entered English from French and originally meant to train or practice a skill through physical activity.