practice

Noun

• knowledge of how something is usually done
  • it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner
    

• the exercise of a profession
  • the practice of the law
    
  • I took over his practice when he retired
    

• translating an idea into action
  • a hard theory to put into practice
    
  • differences between theory and praxis of communism
    

• systematic training by multiple repetitions
  • practice makes perfect
    

• a customary way of operation or behavior
  • it is their practice to give annual raises
    
  • they changed their dietary pattern
    

Verb

• engage in or perform
  • practice safe sex
    
  • commit a random act of kindness
    

• avail oneself to
  • apply a principle
    
  • practice a religion
    
  • use care when going down the stairs
    
  • use your common sense
    
  • practice non-violent resistance
    

• engage in a rehearsal (of)

• learn by repetition
  • We drilled French verbs every day
    
  • Pianists practice scales
    

• carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
  • practice law
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  praxis , exercise , drill , practice session , recitation , pattern , commit , apply , use , rehearse , practise , do