rehearse
to practice (a musical composition, a play, a speech, etc.) in private prior to a public presentation.
to drill or train (an actor, musician, etc.) by rehearsal, as for some performance or part.
to relate the facts or particulars of; recount.
to rehearse a play, part, etc.; participate in a rehearsal.
Origin of rehearse
1synonym study For rehearse
Other words for rehearse
Other words from rehearse
- re·hears·a·ble, adjective
- re·hears·er, noun
- un·re·hears·a·ble, adjective
- un·re·hearsed, adjective
- un·re·hears·ing, adjective
- well-re·hearsed, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for rehearse
/ (rɪˈhɜːs) /
to practise (a play, concert, etc), in preparation for public performance
(tr) to run through; recount; recite: the official rehearsed the grievances of the committee
(tr) to train or drill (a person or animal) for the public performance of a part in a play, show, etc
Origin of rehearse
1Derived forms of rehearse
- rehearser, noun
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