ˈpræktɪs v. (US practice) 1 tr.
perform habitually;
carry out in
action (practise
the same method; practise
what you preach). 2 tr. & (foll. by
in, on) intr. do repeatedly as an
exercise to
improve a
skill; exercise
oneself in or on (an
activity requiring skill) (had to practise in the art of
speaking; practise
your reading). 3 tr. (as practised adj.)
experienced,
expert (a practised
liar;
with a practised hand). 4 tr. a
pursue or be
engaged in (a
profession,
religion, etc.). b (as practising adj.)
currently active or engaged in (a profession or activity) (a practising
Christian; a practising lawyer). 5 intr. (foll. by
on, upon)
take advantage of;
impose upon. 6 intr.
archaic scheme,
contrive (when
first we practise to deceive). øøpractiser n. [ME f. OF pra(c)tiser or med.L practizare alt. f. practicare (as PRACTICAL)]