practise
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈpræktɪs/
Forms: practising, practised
practise means: To do something many times so that you become better at it.
verb
IMPROVE SKILLA2
To do something many times so that you become better at it.
- I practise the piano every day.
- We practised asking questions in English.
- Have you practised your speech yet?
CARRY OUTC1
To carry out an action or use a method or principle in real life.
- She is qualified to practise medicine.
- He practised deception to gain their trust.
- Try to practise what you preach.
REGULAR ACTIVITYB2
To regularly follow a belief or way of behaving.
- They practise their religion freely.
- She practises self-control in difficult situations.
- The family has practised these customs for years.
Questions about practise
What does practise mean?
To do something many times so that you become better at it.
What is practise in other languages?
Türkçe: pratik yapmak · Español: practicar · Français: s’exercer · Deutsch: üben · Italiano: esercitarsi · 日本語: 練習する
How do you pronounce practise?
It is pronounced /ˈpræktɪs/.
How do you use practise in a sentence?
I practise the piano every day. We practised asking questions in English.
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