practise
gb/pɹˈæktɪs/ us/pɹˈæktɪs/
A2
Inglés
~ 2700
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Verbo
A2
action
1
Do something repeatedly to improve
To do something again and again so you can get better at it.
Patrón de uso:
to practise [skill/activity]
Error frecuente:
Learners often confuse 'practise' (verb) with 'practice' (noun) in British English; in American English, 'practice' is used for both.
Sinónimos
rehearse (Often used for practicing performances such as plays or speeches.)
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train (Implies structured preparation, especially for sports or competition.)
Antónimos
neglect (To fail to practise, leading to loss of skill.)
Colocaciones
practise playing
|practise speaking
|practise writing
|practise regularly
|practise a skill
Temas
education
|daily life
|sports
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She practises the piano for an hour every day.
- You need to practise your pronunciation before the exam.
- The team practised their moves before the match.
- He practises yoga every morning.
- They practised speaking English with each other.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I practise English every day.
- We practise football after school.
- She practises the guitar at home.
- He practises reading aloud.
- They practise dancing together.
Verbo
B1
action
2
Work in a professional job
To do the work of a special job, especially as a doctor or lawyer.
Patrón de uso:
to practise [profession]
Error frecuente:
Some learners mistakenly use 'practise' for temporary jobs; it usually refers to established professions requiring certification.
Sinónimos
work as (More general term for doing a job.)
|
operate (Used more formally in business or medical contexts.)
Antónimos
retire (To stop working in a profession permanently.)
Colocaciones
practise law
|practise medicine
|practise as a lawyer
|practise professionally
Temas
business
|law
|healthcare
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She practised law for over twenty years.
- He is licensed to practise medicine in three states.
- Many graduates choose to practise in rural areas.
- After qualifying, she began to practise as a solicitor.
- He no longer practises professionally.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- My uncle practises medicine.
- She practises as a lawyer in London.
- He practises dentistry in the city.
- They practise law together.
- She practises as a nurse.
Verbo
B1
action
3
Follow customs or beliefs regularly
To do the things that belong to a religion or tradition regularly.
Patrón de uso:
to practise [religion/custom]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'practise' here with skill improvement; this sense refers to living according to beliefs or customs.
Sinónimos
observe (Often used for following rules or traditions.)
|
follow (General term for adhering to beliefs or customs.)
Antónimos
abandon (To stop following a belief or custom.)
Colocaciones
practise religion
|practise Buddhism
|practise traditions
|practise rituals
Temas
culture
|religion
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- They practise Christianity faithfully.
- She practises meditation daily as part of her culture.
- Many people in the region practise traditional ceremonies.
- He practises his faith quietly at home.
- They continue to practise ancient customs.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I practise my religion every week.
- She practises Buddhism.
- They practise old traditions.
- He practises meditation every morning.
- We practise our customs at home.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
practise
AFI
GB/pɹˈæktɪs/
US/pɹˈæktɪs/
Sílabas y acento
prac - tise (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (prac)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: practise
- Variant Spelling: practice
- 3rd Person Singular: practises
- Present Participle: practising
- Past: practised
Familia de palabras
Forms
Core family
practical
adjective A2
practically
adverb B1
Related words
practitioner
noun B2
practicality
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
impractical
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
practicable
adjective C1
impracticable
adjective C1
Aspectos destacados
- Spelling Variant: practice Verb
Expresiones
practise makes perfect
1/pɹˈæktɪs mˈeɪks pˈɚfɛkt/
fixed phrase
Repetition leads to improvement
If you do something many times, you will get better at it.
Ejemplos
- Keep trying—practise makes perfect!
- She tells her students that practise makes perfect when learning new words.
practise what you preach
2/pɹˈæktɪs wˈʌt jˈu pɹˈit͡ʃ/
idiom
Do what you advise others to do
To do the same things you tell other people they should do.
Ejemplos
- If you tell people to eat healthy, you should practise what you preach.
- He doesn’t practise what he preaches about being on time.