improvise

[ˈɪmprəvaɪz]

improvise Definition

• 1. to create or perform something spontaneously or without preparation
• 2. to make or provide from whatever materials are readily available

Using improvise: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "improvise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He had to improvise a speech at the last minute.

• Example

  The band improvised a jazz piece on the spot.

• Example

  We had to improvise a shelter using branches and leaves.

improvise Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for improvise

• extemporize
• spontaneous
• ad-lib
• wing it
• make do

Antonyms for improvise

• plan
• prepare
• arrange

Phrases with improvise

• improvise on

  to create variations or new ideas based on something existing

  Example

  The chef likes to improvise on traditional recipes.

• improvise over

  to play a solo or melody over a chord progression without a written arrangement

  Example

  The saxophonist was able to improvise over the complex chord changes.

• improvise with

  to use whatever is available to create or perform something

  Example

  The artist had to improvise with limited art supplies.

Origins of improvise

from French 'improviser', from Italian 'improvvisare', from Latin 'in- + provisus', meaning 'foreseen'

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Summary: improvise in Brief

To 'improvise' [ˈɪmprəvaɪz] means to create or perform something spontaneously or without preparation, often using whatever materials are readily available. It can refer to speeches, music, or even makeshift shelters. 'Improvise' extends into phrases like 'improvise on,' 'improvise over,' and 'improvise with,' denoting variations, solos, and resourcefulness.