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kəˈmɪt duː du dʉː ˈɛk.sə.saɪz ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz ˈɛk.sə.saɪz ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz ˈpat(ə)n ˈpætəɹn ˈpɹæktɪs ˈpɹæktɪs ˈpɹæktɪs ˈpɹæk.sɪs ˌɹɛsəˈteɪʃən ɹɨˈhɝs juːs a customary way of operation or behavior it is their practice to give annual raises they changed their dietary pattern translating an idea into action a hard theory to put into practice differences between theory and praxis of communism learn by repetition We drilled French verbs every day Pianists practice scales the exercise of a profession the practice of the law I took over his practice when he retired systematic training by multiple repetitions practice makes perfect engage in a rehearsal (of) engage in or perform practice safe sex commit a random act of kindness avail oneself to apply a principle practice a religion use care when going down the stairs use your common sense practice non-violent resistance carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions practice law knowledge of how something is usually done it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner