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practise

Pronunciation: /ˈpraktɪs/
(US practice)
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Definition of practise

verb

[with object]
  • 1perform (an activity) or exercise (a skill) repeatedly or regularly in order to acquire, improve or maintain proficiency in it:I need to practise my French [no object]:they were practising for the Olympics
  • 2carry out or perform (a particular activity, method, or custom) habitually or regularly:we still practise some of these rituals today
  • actively pursue or be engaged in (a particular profession or occupation):he began to practise law [no object]:he practised as a barrister (as adjective practising)a practising architect
  • observe the teaching and rules of (a particular religion): (as adjective practising)a practising Roman Catholic
  • 3 [no object] archaic scheme or plot for an evil purpose:what a tangled web we weave when we first practise to deceive

Phrases

practise what one preaches

do what one advises others to do.

Derivatives

practiser

noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French practiser or medieval Latin practizare, alteration of practicare 'perform, carry out', from practica 'practice', from Greek praktikē, feminine (used as a noun), of praktikos (see practical)

On the difference between practise and practice, see practice (usage).

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Definition of practise in the US English dictionary

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