practiced Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
   practise; practice; exercise; do.
   
   • practice law
2. verb learn by repetition
   practise; practice; exercise; drill.
   
   • We drilled French verbs every day
   • Pianists practice scales
3. verb engage in a rehearsal (of)
   practise; practice; rehearse.
   
4. verb avail oneself to
   apply; use; practice.
   
   • apply a principle
   • practice a religion
   • use care when going down the stairs
   • use your common sense
   • practice non-violent resistance
5. verb engage in or perform
   commit; practice.
   
   • practice safe sex
   • commit a random act of kindness
6. adjective satellite having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
   good; expert; skillful; proficient; adept; skilful.
   
   • adept in handicrafts
   • an adept juggler
   • an expert job
   • a good mechanic
   • a practiced marksman
   • a proficient engineer
   • a lesser-known but no less skillful composer
   • the effect was achieved by skillful retouching
7. adjective satellite skillful after much practice
   practised.
   

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