1prac·tice (US) or Brit prac·tise 
/ˈpræktəs/ verb
prac·tic·es; prac·ticed; prac·tic·ing /ˈpræktəs/ verb 1 : to do something again and again in order to become better at it [no obj] ▪ To be a good musician, you have to practice a lot. [+ obj] ▪ Have you been practicing your lines for the play? ▪ She had to practice flying in various weather conditions before she could get her pilot's license. 2 [+ obj] : to do (something) regularly or constantly as an ordinary part of your life
▪ He practices yoga daily. ▪ The monks practice celibacy. ▪ Grandmother taught us to practice good manners. ▪ Practice what you preach—don't smoke if you tell your children not to smoke. 3 [+ obj] : to live according to the customs and teachings of (a religion)
▪ Their family practices Buddhism. ▪ a practicing Catholic 4 : to have a professional medical or legal business [+ obj] ▪ My cousin plans to practice medicine/law/dentistry. [=plans to be a doctor/lawyer/dentist] [no obj] ▪ There are thousands of lawyers practicing in this city. ▪ a practicing physician
▪ He practices yoga daily. ▪ The monks practice celibacy. ▪ Grandmother taught us to practice good manners. ▪ Practice what you preach—don't smoke if you tell your children not to smoke.
▪ Their family practices Buddhism. ▪ a practicing Catholic
