practise
word
/ˈpɹæktɪs/
PRAK-tis
/pɹˈæktɪs/
PRAK-tis
Definition
To do something repeatedly to improve your skill or ability. Often used with sports, music, languages, or any activity where improvement is needed.
Usage & Nuances
"Practise" is the British English spelling; the American spelling is "practice" (verb and noun). Common collocations: "practise the piano", "practise sports", "practise speaking". Not used for medical or legal 'practice' (those are nouns).
Spanish: practicarPortuguese (BR): praticarPortuguese (PT): praticarChinese (Simplified): 练习Chinese (Traditional): 練習Hindi: अभ्यास करनाArabic: يُمارِسBengali: অনুশীলন করা - চর্চা করাRussian: тренироваться - практиковатьсяJapanese: 練習するVietnamese: luyện tập - thực hànhKorean: 연습하다Turkish: pratik yapmak - alıştırma yapmakUrdu: مشق کرنا - مشق کرناIndonesian: berlatih - mempraktikkan
Example Sentences
Doctors must practise for years before becoming experts.
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My band practises every Thursday night in the garage.
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I practise English every day.
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She practises the piano before school.
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We practise football every weekend.
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You have to practise if you want to get better at drawing.
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