The definition of 'practice' & the word 'practice' in example sentences or phrases
Noun
1
a customary way of operation or behavior
- it is their practice to give annual raises
- they changed their dietary pattern
2
systematic training by multiple repetitions
- practice makes perfect
3
translating an idea into action
- a hard theory to put into practice
- differences between theory and praxis of communism
4
the exercise of a profession
- the practice of the law
- I took over his practice when he retired
5
knowledge of how something is usually done
- it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner
Verb
1
carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
- practice law
2
learn by repetition
- We drilled French verbs every day
- Pianists practice scales
3
engage in a rehearsal (of)
4
avail oneself to
- apply a principle
- practice a religion
- use care when going down the stairs
- use your common sense
- practice non-violent resistance
5
engage in or perform
- practice safe sex
- commit a random act of kindness
Synonyms of the word 'practice' & Antonyms of the word 'practice'.
Noun
Synonymspattern, exercise, drill, practice session, recitation, praxis,
Verb
Synonymspractise, exercise, do, drill, exercise, practise, rehearse, practise, apply, use, commit,
