To practice
Example: He practices regularly to improve his performance
Definition
"To practice" means to repeatedly perform an activity or skill in order to improve proficiency or maintain ability. It involves consistent effort and dedication, such as when someone practices regularly to enhance their performance in a particular field or discipline.
Etymology
The verb "to practice" originates from the Late Latin word 'practicare,' which means 'to do or perform.' It passed into Old French as 'practiser' before entering Middle English. Did you know that "practice" and "practise" were once used interchangeably, but now the former is typically a noun and the latter a verb in British English?
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"To practice" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 116 commonly used words.
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