practiced

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

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

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

(verb) avail oneself to. Synonyms: practice, 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, practice. Examples: "Practice safe sex." "Commit a random act of kindness."

(adj) having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude. Synonyms: adept, expert, good, proficient, skillful, skilful. Examples: "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."

(adj) skillful after much practice. Synonyms: practised.