Verb
- 1. practice, practise, exercise, do
- usage: carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; "practice law"
- 2. drill, exercise, practice, practise, learn, study, read, take
- usage: learn by repetition; "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales"
- 3. rehearse, practise, practice, perform, execute, do
- usage: engage in a rehearsal (of)
- 4. practice, apply, use
- usage: avail oneself to; "apply a principle"; "practice a religion"; "use care when going down the stairs"; "use your common sense"; "practice non-violent resistance"
- 5. commit, practice, prosecute, engage, pursue
- usage: engage in or perform; "practice safe sex"; "commit a random act of kindness"
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