practice

/pɹˈæktəs/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a customary way of operation or behavior
   “it is their practice to give annual raises”
2. systematic training by multiple repetitions
   “practice makes perfect”
3. translating an idea into action
   “a hard theory to put into practice”
4. the exercise of a profession
   “the practice of the law”
5. knowledge of how something is usually done
   “it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner”

verb

1. carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
   “practice law”
2. learn by repetition
   “We drilled French verbs every day”
3. engage in a rehearsal (of)
4. avail oneself to
   “apply a principle”
5. engage in or perform
   “practice safe sex”

Synonyms for practice

• pattern
• exercise
• drill
• practice session
• recitation
• praxis
• practise
• do
• rehearse
• apply
• use
• commit

Words that rhyme with practice

• malpractice
• cactus
• actus