Definition

To practice something, like a speech or performance, before showing it to an audience.

Example

The actors will rehearse their lines before the big performance.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Are you going to rehearse your presentation today?

Yeah, I need to practice a bit before tomorrow.

That's a good idea, it always helps to rehearse beforehand.

Definitely! I just want to feel more confident when I present.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To practice something, like a performance or speech, repeatedly to improve it before presenting it to an audience.

Example

The actors will rehearse their lines every day until the show opens.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Are you ready for the play tonight?

I think so, but I really need to rehearse my lines one more time.

You should definitely do that; it helps to go over them again.

Root Explanation

Rehearse → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "haerere" (meaning to stick or cling). The word means to practice or go over something again, as if sticking to the material until it is learned.

Memory Tip

Think of going over something 'again' ('re-') as if you are 'sticking' ('haerere') to it until you know it well.

Visually Confused Words