practice

/pɹˈæktɪs/

/ˈpɹæktəs/, /ˈpɹæktɪs/

Practice

repetition of a particular activity for acquiring or maintaining proficiency in it

synonyms : drill

a customary way of operation or behavior

synonyms : pattern

translating an idea into action

synonyms : praxis

the work of a doctor, lawyer, or dentist; the place where such people work

knowledge of how something is usually done

to practice

MAIN VERB

to do or play something many times to become good at it

synonyms : drill

carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions

synonyms : do

engage in a rehearsal (of)

synonyms : rehearse

avail oneself to

synonyms : apply

engage in or perform

synonyms : commit

Examples

1. The actress was practicing her lines before the audition.

2. They practice their soccer skills every day after school.

3. She practiced the piano through the whole afternoon.

4. The soccer team practices on the field behind the school.