IMPROVISE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Improvise

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

late 18th century (slightly earlier as improvisation): from French improviser, from Italian improvvisare, from improvviso ‘extempore’, from Latin improvisus ‘unforeseen’, based on provisus, past participle of providere ‘make preparation for’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈɪmprəvʌɪz
Dialects: British English
Definition:

create and perform (music, drama, or verse) spontaneously or without preparation

Short Definition:

create and perform music, drama, or verse spontaneously or without preparation

Examples:
  • he invited actors to improvise dialogue
  • he was improvising to a backing of guitar chords

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