rehearse
|re-hearse|
B2
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/rɪˈhɜrs/
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/rɪˈhɜːs/
practice or recount
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rehearse' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'rehercier,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'hercier' meant 'to harrow or rake.'
Historical Evolution
'rehercier' transformed into the Middle English word 'rehercen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'rehearse.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to harrow again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to practice or recount.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to practice or go through a performance in preparation for a public presentation.
The actors rehearsed their lines before the big show.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35