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Synonyms & Similar Words
applying
exercising
utilizing
implementing
enacting
executing
carrying out
putting into practice
rehearsing
training
drilling
preparing
readying
perfecting
honing
refining
polishing
improving
enhancing
developing
cultivating
performing
doing
undertaking
pursuing
engaging
participating
involving
repeating
reheating
reiterating
reenacting
Meaning of Practicing
The primary meaning of "practicing" is to perform or carry out a particular activity or skill repeatedly in order to improve or maintain proficiency.
Definitions
- The act of doing or performing something repeatedly in order to improve or maintain proficiency
- * The actual application or use of an idea, method, or skill
Etymology of Practicing
The word "practicing" comes from the Old French "pratique", which is derived from the Latin "practicus", meaning "of or pertaining to action" or "practical"
Historically, the term has been used to describe the act of applying knowledge or skills in a practical setting, such as in medicine, law, or the arts
Example Uses
- She has been practicing her piano lessons for months to perfect her technique
- * The team is practicing their plays to prepare for the championship game
- * He is practicing his public speaking skills to become a more confident presenter
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
* abandoning
stopping
quitting
giving up
neglecting
ignoring
disregarding
omitting
skipping
avoiding
shirking
evading
procrastinating
delaying
suspending
halting
ceasing