Top synonyms for “practice”: apply, commit, do, drill, drill, exercise, exercise, pattern, and 6 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a customary way of operation or behavior“it is their practice to give annual raises”
- (noun)translating an idea into action“a hard theory to put into practice”
- (noun)the exercise of a profession“the practice of the law”
- (noun)systematic training by multiple repetitions“practice makes perfect”
- (noun)knowledge of how something is usually done“it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner”
- (verb)learn by repetition“We drilled French verbs every day”
- (verb)engage in a rehearsal (of)
- (verb)engage in or perform“practice safe sex”
- (verb)avail oneself to“apply a principle”
- (verb)carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions“practice law”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "practice"?
Common synonyms for "practice" include apply, commit, do, drill, drill, exercise. Our thesaurus lists 14 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "practice" mean?
a customary way of operation or behavior Example: "it is their practice to give annual raises"
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