practise
Americanverb (used with or without object)
verb
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to do or cause to do repeatedly in order to gain skill
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(tr) to do (something) habitually or frequently
they practise ritual murder
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to observe or pursue (something, such as a religion)
to practise Christianity
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to work at (a profession, job, etc)
he practises medicine
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to take advantage of (someone, someone's credulity, etc)
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
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Books by People charges publishers and requires them to carry out questionnaires about their practises and how they vet their authors.
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"Because you practise things, people understand what they have to do and respond accordingly," he said.
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"I kept practising because it gets worse when I sit down," he told Sky Sports after his win.
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McIlroy made his comments before setting off to walk nine holes to practise chipping and putting, but leaving longer clubs in his bag.
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He practises that technique a lot, if it goes in everyone's raving about him.
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