exercise-v; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: put to use, utilize

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[agent] EXERCISE NP2[patient]

Examples:
The negotiators exercised great skill in achieving this settlement.
You must exercise these stock options before June 1.
Please exercise caution when opening the overhead bins.
They are just exercising their First Amendment rights.

Mappings:
VerbNet: rehearse-26.8
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: exercise.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 2, 5

Sense Number 2: work out, do athletic activity

Commentary: Syntax Includes: NP1[agent] EXERCISE NP2[patient] NP1[agent] EXERCISE

Examples:
John exercises three times a week at the gym. (John exercises himself)
The groom is out exercising the horses.
This routine will exercise your triceps.

Mappings:
VerbNet: dress-41.1.1
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: exercise.02
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3, 4

Sense Number 3: engage the attention of, engage the effort of

Commentary:
NOTE: perhaps a figurative extension of sense 2.

Examples:
The child has been exercising her patience to the limit.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: exercise.02