practise

[Prac·tise]

The word practise is a variant spelling for the verb practice. American English spells both the noun and verb forms practice. For the Brits, the noun form is still spelled practice, but the verb is practise.

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See Practice.

Verb
learn by repetition; "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales"

Verb
engage in a rehearsal (of)

Verb
carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; "practice law"


v. t. & i.
See Practice.


Practise

Prac"tise , v. t. & i. See Practice. &hand; The analogy of the English language requires that the noun and verb which are pronounced alike should agree in spelling. Thus we have notice (n. & v.), noticed, noticing, noticer; poultice (n. & v.); apprentice (n. & v.); office (n. & v.), officer (n.); lattice (n.), latticed (a.); benefice (n.), beneficed (a.), etc. Cf. sacrifice (; n. & v.), surmise (; n. & v.), promise (; n. & v.); compromise (; n. & v.), etc. Contrast advice (; n.), and advise (); device (), and devise (), etc.

See Practice.

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Usage Examples

Only people who have been allowed to practise freedom can have the grown-up look in their eyes.

But the same intelligence compels Germany to practise the same policy.

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

I'm an actress and mom, and I probably don't have enough of an active spiritual life. And I don't know why people run around calling themselves by the names of religions when they don't actually practise them.

I am quite certain in my heart of hearts that modern music and modern art is not a conspiracy, but is a form of truth and integrity for those who practise it honestly, decently and with all their being.

I don't practise any religion but I am deeply interested in the answers that mankind has come up with to explain the human situation.

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