Synonyms for

Practices

Verb / ˈpræktʌsʌz / / ˈpræktɪsɪz / Another word for practices — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Practices means the repeated exercise in something to improve or maintain proficiency.

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Common collocations

  • best practices
  • medical practices
  • legal practices
  • business practices
  • daily practices
  • religious practices
  • ethical practices
  • common practices

Word family

adjective practical

Usage note

The noun 'practice' (US) and 'practise' (UK) are often confused with the verb 'practice' (US) and 'practise' (UK). In American English, 'practice' is used for both the noun and the verb.

Example sentences

  1. She practices her dance moves in front of the mirror every day.
  2. He practices playing the guitar for an hour every evening.
  3. The team's practices were intense in preparation for the championship game.
  4. The doctor's practices were always thorough and precise.
  5. Her writing practices helped her become a successful author.

Quotes

  • Practice makes perfect.
  • Winning is not a sometime thing; it's an all-time thing. You don't win once in a while; you don't do things right once in a while; you do them right all the time. Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.
  • I know you've heard it a thousand times before. But it's true--hard work pays off. If you want to be good, you have to practice, practice, practice. If you don't love something, then don't do it.

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