English dictionary
practice
nounPronunciation
ˈpɹæktɪs
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a customary way of operation or behavior
noun
- translating an idea into action
noun
- the exercise of a profession
noun
- systematic training by multiple repetitions
noun
- knowledge of how something is usually done
verb
- learn by repetition
verb
- engage in a rehearsal (of)
verb
- engage in or perform
verb
- avail oneself to
verb
- carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
Example sentences
it is their practice to give annual raises
they changed their dietary pattern
a hard theory to put into practice
differences between theory and praxis of communism
the practice of the law
I took over his practice when he retired
practice makes perfect
it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner
We drilled French verbs every day
Pianists practice scales
practice safe sex
commit a random act of kindness
apply a principle
practice a religion
use care when going down the stairs
use your common sense
practice non-violent resistance
practice law