rehearse
verb/rɪˈhɜrs/
Frequency rank: #13,830 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
to practice or go through something repeatedly in preparation for a performance or event.
Example sentence
The actors gathered on stage to rehearse their lines before opening night.
Synonyms & related words
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