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Skillful, proficient, knowledgeable or expert as a result of practice
“Like a practised wine taster, she swilled the dark liquid around in her mouth then swallowed.”
Having or indicating an efficient, practical, and systematic approach to one's work or a task
To have utilized or employed something intangible
(of a subject) To have intellectually pursued
To have performed or produced a specified action or sound
To have acted in preparation for something
To have made a law
Past tense for to do an act or skill repeatedly in order to perfect it
“While she heard Jenny practise her lines, these were just repetitions to consign the part to memory.”
Past tense for to engage in physical activity
“Murray has cancelled his training block in Miami because of a groin injury that has left him unable to practise on the court.”
Past tense for to carry out or perform a particular activity, method, or custom
“The event, and its proceeds, is meant to help farmers who practise traditional farming methods.”
Past tense for to actively pursue or be engaged in a particular profession or occupation
“She claimed that her right to privacy, dignity, and to freely practise her occupation had been violated.”
Past tense for to continue, persevere, or follow through with a task or endeavor
Past tense for to participate or engage in a given activity
(engage in) Past tense for to participate or become involved in
Past tense for to teach, train or educate in a given field
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