Practiced

Pronunciation: /ˈpræktɪst/

Definitions of practiced

verb to perform or do something repeatedly in order to improve or master a skill

Example Sentences

A1 I practiced speaking English with my friend.

A2 She practiced playing the piano for her recital.

B1 He practiced his presentation several times before the meeting.

B2 They practiced their dance routine until it was perfect.

C1 The athletes practiced diligently to improve their skills.

C2 After years of practice, she finally mastered the art of calligraphy.

Examples of practiced in a Sentence

formal The surgeon had practiced for years before performing the complex procedure.

informal She practiced her speech in front of the mirror before the big presentation.

slang He practiced his moves for the dance competition and nailed it!

figurative Patience is a virtue that must be practiced in all aspects of life.

Grammatical Forms of practiced

• past tense: practiced
• plural: practices
• comparative: more practiced
• superlative: most practiced
• present tense: practice
• future tense: will practice
• perfect tense: have practiced
• continuous tense: practicing
• singular: practice
• positive degree: practiced
• infinitive: to practice
• gerund: practicing
• participle: practicing

Origin and Evolution of practiced

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'practiced' originated from the Middle English word 'practisen' which came from the Old French word 'practiser', ultimately derived from the Latin word 'practicare'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the action of performing or carrying out a task, 'practiced' has evolved to also mean skilled, experienced, or adept in a particular activity or profession.