practice

noun

1
a customary way of operation or behavior
it is their practice to give annual raises
they changed their dietary pattern
2
translating an idea into action
a hard theory to put into practice
differences between theory and praxis of communism
3
the exercise of a profession
the practice of the law
I took over his practice when he retired
4
systematic training by multiple repetitions
practice makes perfect
5
knowledge of how something is usually done
it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner

1
learn by repetition
We drilled French verbs every day
Pianists practice scales
2
engage in a rehearsal (of)
3
engage in or perform
practice safe sex
commit a random act of kindness
4
avail oneself to
apply a principle
practice a religion
5
carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
practice law

Also useful for “practice”:Unscrambler— Rearrange the letters in “practice”