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1. Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
   "a practised marksman";
   - adept, expert, good, practiced [N. Amer], proficient, skillful [N. Amer], skilful [Brit, Cdn]
    
2. Skilful after much practice
   - practiced [N. Amer]

1. (performing arts) engage in a rehearsal (of)
   "practise until you get it right";
   - rehearse, practice [N. Amer]
    
2. Carry out, engage in (as of jobs and professions)
   "practise law";
   - practice [N. Amer], exercise, do
    
3. Learn by repetition
   "We practised French verbs every day";
   - drill, exercise, practice [N. Amer]
    
4. Engage in or perform
   "practise a random act of kindness";
   - commit, practice [N. Amer]
    
5. Make use of; obey or follow
   "practise a religion";
   - practice [N. Amer], apply, use

See also: experienced, experient, skilled

Type of: do, engage, execute, learn, perform, prosecute, pursue, read, study, take

Encyclopedia: Practise