Synonyms for

Practising

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

Definition

Practising means to do something repeatedly in order to improve or become better at it.

Synonyms & similar words

rehearse drill practice do practise exercise training rehearsing working studying exercising drilling perfecting polishing developing cultivating refining hone sharpening preparing priming educating coaching instructing teaching learning

Synonyms by register

Formal

exercising implementing applying conducting

Informal

doing working on messing with getting the hang of

Literary

honing cultivating rehearsing

Antonyms

stopping ceasing halting discontinuing refraining neglecting

Common collocations

  • practising medicine
  • practising law
  • practising a skill
  • practising mindfulness
  • practising scales
  • practising what you preach
  • practising regularly

Word family

noun practice
verb practice
adjective practiced

Usage note

In American English, 'practice' is used for both the noun and the verb. 'Practising' is the British English spelling for the verb form.

Example sentences

  1. She is practising her piano lesson.
  2. He is practising his soccer moves.
  3. I am practising my dance routine.
  4. She is practising her spelling words.
  5. He is practising his multiplication tables.

Quotes

  • Practice makes perfect.
  • Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.
  • The will to win is not nearly so important as the will to prepare to win.

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