rehearsing
|re-hears-ing|
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/rɪˈhɜrsɪŋ/
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/rɪˈhɜːsɪŋ/
(rehearse)
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 go over again,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'practice for a performance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to practice a play, piece of music, or other work for later public performance.
The actors were rehearsing for the upcoming play.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40