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    practised
    /ˈpraktɪst/

    adjective

    • 1. expert, typically as the result of much experience: "admiring the dress with a practised eye"

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  2. PRACTISED definition: 1. very good at doing something because you have a lot of experience of doing it: 2. A practised…. Learn more.

  3. to do something regularly, often according to a custom, religion, or set of rules, or as a habit: The new government has promised all citizens the right to practise their religion. Practising safe sex is an important way of avoiding HIV infection. The company denies that it has practised discrimination against any of its employees.

  4. 1. a. : carry out, apply. practice what you preach. b. : to do or perform often, customarily, or habitually. practice politeness. c. : to be professionally engaged in. practice medicine. 2. a. : to perform or work at repeatedly so as to become proficient. practice the act. b. : to train by repeated exercises.

  5. [intransitive, transitive] to do an activity or train regularly so that you can improve your skill. You need to practise every day. practise for something She's practising for her piano exam. practise something I've been practising my serve for weeks. She diligently practised her violin every day.

  6. Jun 17, 2024 · adjective. Someone who is practised at doing something is good at it because they have had experience and have developed their skill at it. Once you are practised at this sort of relaxation you will feel quite refreshed afterwards. ...a practised and experienced surgeon.

  7. verb. to do or cause to do repeatedly in order to gain skill. tr to do (something) habitually or frequently. they practise ritual murder. to observe or pursue (something, such as a religion) to practise Christianity. to work at (a profession, job, etc) he practises medicine. foll byon or upon to take advantage of (someone, someone's credulity, etc)

  8. good at doing something because you have been doing it regularly. She's only 18 but she's already a practised composer. It took a practised eye to spot the difference. practised in something He has good ideas but he isn't practised in the art of marketing.

  9. Practised definition: expert; skilled; proficient. See examples of PRACTISED used in a sentence.

  10. If you practise something, you keep doing it regularly in order to be able to do it better. Lauren practises the piano every day. [VERB noun] When she wanted to get something right, she would practise and practise and practise. [VERB] Synonyms: rehearse, study, prepare, perfect More Synonyms of practise. 2.

  11. Jun 17, 2024 · Definitions of practised. adjective. skillful after much practice. synonyms: practiced. experienced, experient. having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation.