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rehearse
[ ri-hurs ]
verb (used with object)
- to practice (a musical composition, a play, a speech, etc.) in private prior to a public presentation.
- to drill or train (an actor, musician, etc.) by rehearsal, as for some performance or part.
- to relate the facts or particulars of; recount.
Synonyms: , , , ,
verb (used without object)
- to rehearse a play, part, etc.; participate in a rehearsal.
rehearse
/ ɪˈɜː /
verb
- to practise (a play, concert, etc), in preparation for public performance
- tr to run through; recount; recite
the official rehearsed the grievances of the committee
- tr to train or drill (a person or animal) for the public performance of a part in a play, show, etc
Derived Forms
- ˈ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·a· adjective
- ·İ noun
- un·a· adjective
- ܲr· adjective
- ܲr·iԲ adjective
- ɱ-· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of rehearse1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
We rehearsed it once and we shot it maybe two or three times.
Christian came up with this thing during the three-way sex scene when we were rehearsing it, of looking in the mirror and posing.
Murs said he was rehearsing for the performances, designing the set, picking his songs and getting his voice ready for a "relentless" run.
“I’m not nervous,” Calcaneo said, adding later: “We rehearsed on our own and it sounded really good. I can only imagine how good it will sound with Yo-Yo Ma!”
According to court papers, Juror 5 told his fellow jurors he felt their stories seemed rehearsed.
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