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rehearse v : engage in a rehearsal (of) [syn: practise, practice]

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To repeat, as what has been already said; to tell over again; to recite.

There's no need to rehearse the same old argument; we've heard it before, and we all agree.
To narrate; to relate; to tell.

The witness rehearsed the events of the night before for the listening detectives.
To practice by recitation or repetition in private for experiment and improvement, prior to a public representation; as, to rehearse a tragedy.

The lawyer advised her client to rehearse her testimony before the trial date.
To cause to rehearse; to instruct by rehearsal.

The director rehearsed the cast incessantly in the days leading up to opening night, and as a result they were tired and cranky when it arrived.

repeat what has already been said

narrate or tell

practice by repetition or recitation

to cause rehearse or instruct by rehearsal

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