practise

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of doing something regularly in order to improve or maintain proficiency.

  - "He practices the piano every day."
  - "She practices law in a large firm."

• Noun

  A trial or rehearsal of an activity or performance.

  - "The team held a practice session before the game."
  - "The conductor led a practice of the orchestra."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɹæktɪs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with practise
practicable , hackable , controllable

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Variants

List of all variants of practise that leads to same result
practice , practiced , practicer , practicers , practices , practicing , practise , practised , practises , practising

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'practisen', meaning 'to do, perform, make, act'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'practice' is related to the word 'practicable', which means 'able to be put into practice'.

2. In ancient Greece, athletes would train and compete in a place called the 'palaestra', which translates to 'wrestling school'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Practice makes perfect: A popular saying emphasizing the importance of regular practice in achieving proficiency or mastery.

2. Practice session: A scheduled time for individuals or teams to rehearse a skill or activity.

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Culture

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In literature, 'practice' has been used to refer to the regular performance of an activity, such as in the title of George Eliot's novel 'Silas Marner'. In music, 'practice' sessions are essential for musicians to improve their skills.

How to Memorize "practise"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself performing the action of 'practice'. Imagine yourself sitting at a piano, playing scales, or rehearsing a speech.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'practice' with the idea of improvement. Remember that practicing an activity regularly will help you get better at it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Don't forget to practice' as a mnemonic to help remember the meaning of the word.

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