Synonyms for practice

Synonyms for (noun) practice

Synonyms: practice, pattern

Definition: a customary way of operation or behavior

Usage: it is their practice to give annual raises; they changed their dietary pattern

Similar words: activity

Definition: any specific behavior

Usage: they avoided all recreational activity


Synonyms: practice, praxis

Definition: translating an idea into action

Usage: a hard theory to put into practice; differences between theory and praxis of communism

Similar words: implementation, effectuation

Definition: the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something); carrying into effect


Synonyms: practice

Definition: the exercise of a profession

Usage: the practice of the law; I took over his practice when he retired

Similar words: usage, use, utilisation, utilization, employment, exercise

Definition: the act of using

Usage: he warned against the use of narcotic drugs; skilled in the utilization of computers


Synonyms: drill, practice, practice session, recitation, exercise

Definition: systematic training by multiple repetitions

Usage: practice makes perfect

Similar words: training, grooming, preparation

Definition: activity leading to skilled behavior


Synonyms: practice

Definition: knowledge of how something is usually done

Usage: it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner

Similar words: noesis, knowledge, cognition

Definition: the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning


Synonyms for (verb) practice

Synonyms: drill, exercise, practice, practise

Definition: learn by repetition

Usage: We drilled French verbs every day; Pianists practice scales

Similar words: take, study, read, learn

Definition: be a student of a certain subject

Usage: She is reading for the bar exam


Synonyms: rehearse, practice, practise

Definition: engage in a rehearsal (of)

Similar words: do, perform, execute

Definition: carry out or perform an action

Usage: John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters; the skater executed a triple pirouette; she did a little dance


Synonyms: commit, practice

Definition: engage in or perform

Usage: practice safe sex; commit a random act of kindness

Similar words: prosecute, pursue, engage

Definition: carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

Usage: She pursued many activities; They engaged in a discussion


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