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Meaning of practise

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

practise

Pronunciation:/ˈpɹæktɪs/

verb

Definitions

  1. To repeat (an activity) as a way of improving one's skill in that activity.

    Example: You should practise playing piano every day.

  2. To repeat an activity in this way.

    Example: If you want to speak French well, you need to practise.

  3. To perform or observe in a habitual fashion.

    Example: They gather to practise religion every Saturday.

  4. To pursue (a career, especially law, fine art or medicine).

    Example: She practised law for forty years before retiring.