practise

American  

[prak-tis] / ˈpræk tɪs /

verb (used with or without object)

British.

practised, practising

1. practice.

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practise British  

/ 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

3. to observe or pursue (something, such as a religion)

   to practise Christianity

4. to work at (a profession, job, etc)

   he practises medicine

5. to take advantage of (someone, someone's credulity, etc)

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Usage

What’s the difference between practise and practice? In British English (and many other international varieties of English), the spelling practise is used when the word is a verb, while the spelling practice is used when it’s a noun. In American English, the spelling practice is always used, regardless of whether the word is used as a verb or a noun.This is somewhat similar to the difference in spelling between advice (noun) and advise (verb)—a distinction that’s used in both British and American English.However, unlike advice and advise, practise and practice are always pronounced the same.Here is an example of how practise and practice would be used in the same sentence in British English.Example: Remember, practice makes perfect—the more you practise, the better you will get. Want to learn more? Read the full breakdown of the difference between practise and practice.

Other Word Forms

• mispractise noun
• prepractise verb

Etymology

Origin of practise

C15: see _practice

Example Sentences

"It wasn't an easy decision. She had been building up and practising really well. But we just felt this morning it was a little bit too early."

From BBC

It was the result of months of meticulous planning and rehearsals, which even included elite US troops creating an exact full-size replica of Maduro's Caracas safe house to practise their entry routes.

From BBC

"I used to watch him practising, often with his best pal Matthew Stevens," he says.

From BBC

In training on Friday, Beau Webster practised in the gully position usually occupied by Cameron Green, suggesting Australia could switch their all-rounders.

From BBC

Six people were practising ski mountaineering when the disaster struck.

From Barron's