· a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern"

Synonym(s): pattern

Hypernym(s): activity

· systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect"

Synonym(s): exercise, drill, practice_session, recitation

Hypernym(s): training, preparation, grooming

· translating an idea into action; "a hard theory to put into practice"; "differences between theory and praxis of communism"

Synonym(s): praxis

Hypernym(s): implementation, effectuation

· the exercise of a profession; "the practice of the law"; "I took over his practice when he retired"

Hypernym(s): use, usage, utilization, utilisation, employment, exercise

· knowledge of how something is usually done; "it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner"

Hypernym(s): cognition, knowledge, noesis

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

Synonym(s): practise, exercise, do

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

Synonym(s): drill, exercise, practise

Hypernym(s): learn, study, read, take

· engage in a rehearsal (of)

Synonym(s): rehearse, practise

Hypernym(s): perform, execute, do

· avail oneself to; "apply a principle"; "practice a religion"; "use care when going down the stairs"; "use your common sense"; "practice non-violent resistance"

Synonym(s): apply, use

· engage in or perform; "practice safe sex"; "commit a random act of kindness"

Synonym(s): commit

Hypernym(s): prosecute, engage, pursue