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Definition of practised - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
habitualUK done habitually or customarilyUK
- His practised response was calm and measured..
2.
skillUK skilled through repeated practice or experienceUK
- She is a practised musician with years of experience.
3.
perfectedRare UK acquired or perfected by practiceRare UK
- His practised technique impressed everyone at the competition.
Expressions with practised
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in a skilled and experienced manner
She assessed the painting with a practised eye.
having been frequently practiced to improve skill
She is a well-practised musician, performing flawlessly.
Origin of practised
Old French, practiser (to practice)
Examples of practised in a sentence
With a practised hand, he completed the task effortlessly. He is a practised chef known for his exquisite dishes. The practised dancer performed flawlessly on stage. Her practised skills made the performance flawless. With a practised eye, he quickly identified the problem.
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- French:coutumier, exercé, ...
- German:geübt, erfahren, ...
- Italian:consueto, esperto, ...
- Spanish:acostumbrado, experimentado, ...
- Portuguese:praticado, experiente, ...
- Chinese:习惯性的, 熟练的, ...
- Japanese:習慣的な, 熟練した, ...
- Arabic:اعتيادي, مُتَمَرِّس, ...
- Hebrew:נָהוּג, מְנוּסֶה, ...
- Russian:привычный, опытный, ...
- Ukrainian:звичний, досвідчений, ...
- Hindi:आदतन, कुशल, ...
Definition of practise - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
skill improvementtr./intr. UK repeat an activity to improve skilltr./intr. UK
- She practises the piano every day.
2.
career pursuittr. UK pursue a career like law or medicinetr. UK
- She practises law in New York.
3.
custom observancetr. UK observe or pursue a custom or religiontr. UK
- They practise their traditions faithfully.
4.
performancetr./intr. Rare UK engage in a rehearsaltr./intr. Rare UK
- The band practises for the concert.
Expressions with practise
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act according to the advice you give others
As a coach, you should practise what you preach about discipline.
act according to one's own advice or principles
She always tries to practise what she preaches about honesty.
use money or resources carefully and avoid waste
We must practise economy during tough times.
engage in legal practice as a qualified lawyer
She is licensed to practise at the bar in New York.
engage in legal practice as a qualified lawyer
She is licensed to practise at the bar in New York.
Origin of practise
Middle English, practisen (to perform)
Examples of practise in a sentence
They practise speaking French with each other. He practises medicine at a renowned hospital. Many graduates choose to practise law in big cities. They practise their faith every Sunday. Many people practise yoga for relaxation. She practises her lines every evening.
He practises the piano diligently.
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- French:s'exercer, exercer, ...
- German:üben, praktizieren, ...
- Italian:esercitarsi, esercitare, ...
- Spanish:practicar, ejercer, ...
- Portuguese:praticar, exercer, ...
- Chinese:练习, 从事, ...
- Japanese:練習する, 実践する, ...
- Arabic:مَرَّنَ, حَافَظَ عَلَى, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְאַמֵּן, לַעֲסוֹק, ...
- Russian:практиковаться, заниматься, ...
- Ukrainian:практикуватися, займатися юриспруденцією, ...
- Hindi:अभ्यास करना, करियर का पीछा करना, ...
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