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I. prac·tise [ˈpræktɪs], Am prac·tice VB trans

1. practise (rehearse):

to practise [doing] sth
etw üben
to practise [doing] sth (improve particular skill)
an etw dat arbeiten
to practise one's backhand
to practise a sonata/song

2. practise (do regularly):

to practise sth
to practise sth
to practise austerity
to practise austerity
to practise birth control
to practise cannibalism
to practise a custom
to practise deceit [or deception]
to practise a religion
to practise safe sex
to practise thrift

3. practise (work in):

to practise sth
to practise dentistry
to practise law
to practise medicine
to practise medicine

Phrases:

to practise what one preaches

II. prac·tise [ˈpræktɪs], Am prac·tice VB intr

1. practise (improve skill):

practise
practise SPORTS

2. practise (work in a profession):

practise
practise
to practise as a doctor
to practise as a lawyer
Present
Ipractise
youpractise
he/she/itpractises
wepractise
youpractise
theypractise
Past
Ipractised
youpractised
he/she/itpractised
wepractised
youpractised
theypractised
Present Perfect
Ihavepractised
youhavepractised
he/she/ithaspractised
wehavepractised
youhavepractised
theyhavepractised
Past Perfect
Ihadpractised
youhadpractised
he/she/ithadpractised
wehadpractised
youhadpractised
theyhadpractised