The action of doing something; performance or execution of a particular act or deed. Now somewhat archaic.

The action of haunt, v. Practice, exercise.

The practice (of virtues or vices); the habitual carrying out (of any particular kind of conduct); the practice or fulfilment of the duties of (a…

The exercising (of any business or office); exercise, discharge. Obsolete.

In various senses of exercise, n. Drilling (of soldiers); practice (of virtue, etc.); occupation (of time); discharge (of the duties of an office)…

The habitual doing or carrying on of something; usual, customary, or constant action or performance; conduct.

Discharge or performance of a role or office. Obsolete.

The practising (of a trade), habitual performance (of actions). Obsolete.

The action of extending. The showing or exercising (justice, kindness, etc.). Obsolete.

A carrying on or out; conduct, management. †Also, working order.

The carrying out, performance, or practice of a pursuit, occupation, craft, etc.; an instance of this. Now archaic (chiefly in formal use).

With following adverb, corresponding to uses of the verb with adverbs in specialized senses at carry, v. phrasal verbs.