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Definition of practising - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
activityUK actively engaged in a profession or activityUK
- She is a practising lawyer in New York.
2.
certified statusUK currently certified to practise a professionUK
- He is a practising doctor with a valid license.
3.
religious or customaryUK habitually observing a religion or customUK
- They are practising Catholics attending church weekly.
Noun
skill improvementUK the action of doing something repeatedly to get betterUK
- Practising is important for learning to play the piano.
Origin of practising
Latin, practicare (to practice)
Examples of practising in a sentence
As a practising musician, she performs weekly. She is a practising lawyer in New York. As a practising nurse, she works night shifts. He is a practising Jew who observes all holidays. As a practising Muslim, she prays five times a day. After weeks of practising, her French pronunciation finally improved.
His practising of free throws paid off in the final quarter.
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- French:en exercice, entraînement, ...
- German:praktizierend, Üben, ...
- Italian:praticante, allenamento, ...
- Spanish:practicante, práctica, ...
- Portuguese:praticante, prática, ...
- Chinese:执业, 练习, ...
- Japanese:実務を行っている, 練習, ...
- Arabic:مُمارِس, مُمَارَسَة, ...
- Hebrew:עוֹסֵק, אִמּוּן, ...
- Russian:практикующий, тренировка, ...
- Ukrainian:практикуючий, тренування, ...
- Hindi:कार्यरत, अभ्यास, ...
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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