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practice
noun(prac-tice)
translating an idea into action
Synonyms: praxis,
Examples:
A hard theory to put into practice.
practice
noun(prac-tice)
a customary way of operation or behavior
Synonyms: pattern,
Examples:
It is their practice to give annual raises.
practice
verb(prac-tice)
avail oneself to
Synonyms: apply, use,
Examples:
Practice a religion.
Practice non-violent resistance.
practice
noun(prac-tice)
systematic training by multiple repetitions
Synonyms: drill, exercise, practice session, recitation,
Examples:
Practice makes perfect.
practice
verb(prac-tice)
learn by repetition
Synonyms: drill, exercise, practise,
Examples:
Pianists practice scales.
practice
verb(prac-tice)
engage in a rehearsal (of)
Synonyms: practise, rehearse,
practice
verb(prac-tice)
engage in or perform
Synonyms: commit,
Examples:
Practice safe sex.
practice
verb(prac-tice)
carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
Synonyms: do, exercise, practise,
Examples:
Practice law.
practice
noun(prac-tice)
knowledge of how something is usually done
Examples:
It is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner.
practice
noun(prac-tice)
the exercise of a profession
Examples:
The practice of the law.
I took over his practice when he retired.

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