practice

(noun) a customary way of operation or behavior. Synonyms: pattern. Examples: "It is their practice to give annual raises." "They changed their dietary pattern."

(noun) systematic training by multiple repetitions. Synonyms: exercise, drill, practice session, recitation. Examples: "Practice makes perfect."

(noun) translating an idea into action. Synonyms: praxis. Examples: "A hard theory to put into practice." "Differences between theory and praxis of communism."

(noun) the exercise of a profession. Examples: "The practice of the law." "I took over his practice when he retired."

(noun) knowledge of how something is usually done. Examples: "It is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner."

(verb) carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions. Synonyms: practise, exercise, do. Examples: "Practice law."

(verb) learn by repetition. Synonyms: drill, exercise, practise. Examples: "We drilled french verbs every day." "Pianists practice scales."

(verb) engage in a rehearsal (of). Synonyms: rehearse, practise.

(verb) avail oneself to. Synonyms: apply, use. Examples: "Apply a principle." "Practice a religion." "Use care when going down the stairs." "Use your common sense." "Practice non-violent resistance."

(verb) engage in or perform. Synonyms: commit. Examples: "Practice safe sex." "Commit a random act of kindness."