practise

[ prak-tis ]

verb (used with or without object),prac·tised, prac·tis·ing.British.

Other words from practise

  • mis·prac·tise, noun, verb, mis·prac·tised, mis·prac·tis·ing.
  • pre·prac·tise, verb, pre·prac·tised, pre·prac·tis·ing.

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How to use practise in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for practise

practise

US practice

/ (ˈpræktɪs) /


verb
  1. to do or cause to do repeatedly in order to gain skill

  2. (tr) to do (something) habitually or frequently: they practise ritual murder

  1. to observe or pursue (something, such as a religion): to practise Christianity

  2. to work at (a profession, job, etc): he practises medicine

  3. (foll by on or upon) to take advantage of (someone, someone's credulity, etc)

Origin of practise

1
C15: see practice

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