rehearse

[rɪˈhɜːs]

rehearse Definition

• 1. to practice a play, piece of music, etc. in order to prepare it for public performance
• 2. to tell someone about something in order to prepare them for a future event or situation

Using rehearse: Examples

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

• Example

  The cast is rehearsing the play every day this week.

• Example

  I need to rehearse my presentation before the meeting tomorrow.

• Example

  She rehearsed her speech in front of the mirror.

• Example

  We should rehearse our escape plan in case of an emergency.

• Example

  He rehearsed his lines with his acting coach.

rehearse Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rehearse

• practice
• prepare
• train
• drill
• recite

Antonyms for rehearse

• forget
• neglect
• ignore

Phrases with rehearse

• rehearse a song

  to practice singing a song in preparation for a performance

  Example

  The choir spent hours rehearsing the songs for the concert.

• rehearse a dance

  to practice dancing in preparation for a performance

  Example

  The ballet dancers rehearsed their routine for hours every day.

• rehearse a speech

  to practice giving a speech in preparation for a public event

  Example

  The politician spent weeks rehearsing his speech for the campaign rally.

Origins of rehearse

from Old French 'rehercier', meaning 'to go over again'

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Summary: rehearse in Brief

The verb 'rehearse' [rɪˈhɜːs] means to practice a play, piece of music, or speech in preparation for a public performance or event. It can also mean to tell someone about something in order to prepare them for a future event or situation. Examples include 'The cast is rehearsing the play every day this week' and 'I need to rehearse my presentation before the meeting tomorrow.'