γυμνάζω
Etym. γυμνός
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.