Make a practice Meaning in English
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɹæktəs/, /ˈpɹæktɪs
MAYK uh PRAK-tis
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /pɹˈæktɪs
MAYK uh PRAK-tis
Definition
To do something regularly so that it becomes a habit or custom.
Usage & Nuances
Slightly formal; most common in written or careful speech. Usually followed by 'of doing something' (e.g., 'make a practice of reading'). Means to turn an action into a regular habit. Not as common as simply saying 'make a habit'.
Spanish: convertir en costumbre - hacer un hábitoPortuguese (BR): tornar um hábito - fazer costumePortuguese (PT): fazer um hábito - tornar um costumeChinese (Simplified): 养成习惯 - 经常做Chinese (Traditional): 養成習慣 - 經常做Hindi: आदत बना लेनाArabic: يجعل عادةBengali: অভ্যাস করা - নিয়মিত করাRussian: завести привычку - практиковать на постоянной основеJapanese: 習慣にするVietnamese: tạo thành thói quen - thực hiện thường xuyênKorean: 습관으로 삼다 - 관례로 하다Turkish: alışkanlık edinmek - bir alışkanlık haline getirmekUrdu: عادت بنانا - معمول بناناIndonesian: membiasakan diri - menjadikan kebiasaan
Example Sentences
I make a practice of waking up early every day.
basic
Try to make a practice of reading before bed.
basic
He makes a practice of exercising after work.
basic
People who make a practice of saving money usually feel less stressed about bills.
natural
She always makes a practice of greeting her coworkers in the morning.
natural
I've made a practice of turning off my phone during meetings.
natural