| practise practise (AmE spelling practice) // verb 1 [+ obj or no obj] to do an activity or train regularly so that you can improve your skill: I need to practise my French before my trip. 2 [+ obj] to do sth regularly as part of your normal behaviour: The company practises Total Quality Management. 3 [+ obj or no obj] to work as a doctor, lawyer, etc: There are over a thousand lawyers practising in the city. She practised as a barrister for many years. |