rehearse

Definitions

To practice a play, piece of music, or other performance in preparation for a public presentation.

To mentally prepare or recount a series of events or arguments before speaking them aloud.

To repeat or recite something previously stated or learned.

Examples

The band needs to rehearse their new songs before the concert next week.

She spent the entire afternoon in front of the mirror to rehearse her speech.

Synonyms

practice drill prepare run through train exercise recap

Antonyms

improvise ad-lib perform spontaneously neglect forget ignore