I.to train naked, train in gymnastic exercise: generally, to train, exercise, Xen.: c. inf. to train or accustom persons to do a thing, id=Xen.; so also, γ. τινά τινι to accustom him to it, id=Xen.:—Mid. to exercise for oneself, practise, γ. τέχνην Plat.:—Pass. to practise gymnastic exercises, Hdt., etc.: generally, to practise, exercise oneself, Thuc., Xen.; γυμνάζεσθαι πρός τι to be trained for a thing, Plat.; περί τι in a thing, Xen.
II.metaph. to wear out, harass, distress, Aesch.:—Pass., id=Aesch.