practise

/ˈpræktɪs/
verb
  1. To repeat an activity regularly in order to improve your skill.
    • You need to practise your spelling before the test.
    • The team practises their drills on the field every morning.
    • She practises the piano for an hour every day.
  2. To do something regularly as a habit or custom.
    • They practise recycling to help the environment.
    • Many people practise giving thanks before meals.
    • He practises meditation to stay calm.
  3. To work in a profession, especially medicine or law.
    • Dr. Lee practises medicine at the city hospital.
    • She practises law in a small firm downtown.
    • He has been practising as a dentist for over twenty years.
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