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practising

/ˈpræktɪsɪŋ/ /ˈpræktɪzaɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To repeat (an activity) as a way of improving one's skill in that activity.

Examples :

"You should practise playing piano every day."
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Related Words

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practises verb

/ˈpræktɪsɪz/ /ˈpræktɪsɪz/

To repeat (an activity) as a way of improving one's skill in that activity.

"You should practise playing piano every day."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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religion noun

/ɹɪˈlɪdʒən/

Belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief.

"My brother tends to value religion, but my sister not as much."

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operating verb

/ˈɒpəɹeɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɑpəɹeɪtɪŋ/

To perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.

"The doctor is operating on the patient's leg. "

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improving verb

/ɪmˈpɹuːvɪŋ/

To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).

"Buying more servers would improve performance."

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beforehand adjective

/bɪˈfɔːhænd/ /bɪˈfɔɹhænd/

In comfortable circumstances as regards property; forehanded.

"Example Sentence: "Having invested wisely over the years, my grandmother is quite beforehand and enjoys a comfortable retirement." "

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practise verb

/ˈpɹæktɪs/

To repeat (an activity) as a way of improving one's skill in that activity.

"You should practise playing piano every day."

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activity noun

/ækˈtɪ.və.ti/

The state or quality of being active; activeness.

"Pit row was abuzz with activity."

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practised verb

/ˈpɹæktɪst/

To repeat (an activity) as a way of improving one's skill in that activity.

"You should practise playing piano every day."

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beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

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habitual noun

/-tjʊ-/ /həˈbɪ.tʃ(w)əl/

One who does something habitually, such as a serial criminal offender.

"The habitual tardiness of the student resulted in several detentions. "

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experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "