practise
/ˈpɹæktɪs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: practises · practising · practised
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To repeat (an activity) as a way of improving one's skill in that activity.
Verb
Examples
You should practise playing piano every day.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To repeat an activity in this way.
Verb
Examples
If you want to speak French well, you need to practise.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “practise” mean?
To repeat (an activity) as a way of improving one's skill in that activity.
Is “practise” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.