"practicing" in the verb sense
1. practice, practise, exercise, do
carry out or practice as of jobs and professions
"practice law"
2. drill, exercise, practice, practise
learn by repetition
"We drilled French verbs every day"
"Pianists practice scales"
3. rehearse, practise, practice
engage in a rehearsal (of)
4. practice, apply, use
avail oneself to
"apply a principle"
"practice a religion"
"use care when going down the stairs"
"use your common sense"
"practice non-violent resistance"
5. commit, practice
engage in or perform
"practice safe sex"
"commit a random act of kindness"
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