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practice

/ˈpɹæktɪs/noun, verb2 syllables

Practice means: avail oneself to.

Synonyms for practice28

noun, as in systematic training by multiple repetitions

exercise, drill, practice session, recitation

noun, as in a customary way of operation or behavior

pattern

noun, as in translating an idea into action

praxis

verb, as in avail oneself to

apply, use, utilize, utilise, employ

verb, as in carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions

practise, exercise, do

verb, as in learn by repetition

drill, exercise, practise

verb, as in engage in a rehearsal (of)

rehearse, practise

verb, as in engage in or perform

commit

also used for practice

practicing, training, rehearsing, rehearsal, dry run, trial, workout, general practice, custom, habit, routine, wont, wone

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What does practice mean?10

verb

1

avail oneself to“apply a principle”

2

carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions“practice law”

3

learn by repetition“We drilled French verbs every day”

4

engage in a rehearsal (of)

5

engage in or perform“practice safe sex”

noun

1

systematic training by multiple repetitions“practice makes perfect”

2

a customary way of operation or behavior“it is their practice to give annual raises”

3

translating an idea into action“a hard theory to put into practice”

4

the exercise of a profession“the practice of the law”

5

knowledge of how something is usually done“it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with practice?2

two syllables

cactus

three syllables

malpractice
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Practice in a sentence

  • In practice, ability counts for more than effort.CM
  • In practice, there is little difference between the two.sundown
  • To know is one thing, to practice another.unknown
  • She seems shy, but has a strong will in practice.unknown
  • In theory it is possible, but in practice it is very difficult.bluepie88
  • Without your support, we probably won't be able to put this plan into practice.CM
  • If you've got time to play around on an acoustic guitar, practice your bass!U2FS
  • Because novels, just like paintings, need you to practice.fcbond

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of practice

as a noun

plural
practices

as a verb

past tense
practiced
present participle
practicing
third-person singular
practices
past participle
practiced