Synonyms for

Practicing

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

Definition

Practicing means to perform a certain activity or skill regularly or repeatedly in order to improve or become better at it.

Synonyms & similar words

rehearse use drill commit practice do apply practise exercise training rehearsing preparing exercising studying working drilling disciplining cultivating perfecting polishing honing sharpening refining improving developing enhancing advancing progressing evolving

Synonyms by register

Formal

rehearsing exercising implementing applying

Informal

doing working on getting in reps

Literary

honing cultivating pursuing

Antonyms

stopping halting ceasing discontinuing abstaining quitting

Common collocations

  • practicing medicine
  • practicing law
  • practicing piano
  • practicing yoga
  • practicing safe sex
  • practicing what you preach
  • practicing good habits
  • practicing mindfulness

Word family

noun practice
verb practice
adjective practiced

Usage note

The verb form is 'practice' in American English and 'practise' in British English. The noun is 'practice' in both.

Example sentences

  1. I have been practicing my dance moves for the recital.
  2. She is practicing her spelling words for the test.
  3. He is practicing his soccer skills at the park.
  4. The orchestra is practicing for their upcoming concert.
  5. I need to keep practicing my driving until I pass the test.

Quotes

  • Practice makes perfect.
  • The more you practice, the luckier you get.
  • I'm a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it.

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