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Definition rehearse in American English

rehearse verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/rɪˈhɜrs/
1

to practice a play, concert, opera, etc. before giving a performance

Example

We've been rehearsing for weeks.

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1.1

to practice something you are going to say or do

Example

Angie rehearsed what she was going to say on the phone.

Example

I figured I'd better be prepared with a well-rehearsed explanation.

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Definition rehearse in American English