improvise
0 antonyms and opposites of improvise, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To create or perform something on the spot without preparation, often using whatever is available.
How to use improvise
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Etymology
From French improviser, ultimately from Latin improvisus ("unforeseen").
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What does “improvise” mean?
The word “improvise” means to create or perform something on the spot without preparation, often using whatever is available. In plain terms, to make something up or do something without any planning, often using what's at hand.
How do you pronounce “improvise”?
“Improvise” is pronounced IHM-pruh-vyz (/ˈɪm.pɹə.vaɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “improvise” in a sentence?
Here is “improvise” used in a sentence: “When the power went out, they had to improvise dinner by candlelight.”
What part of speech is “improvise”?
“Improvise” is a verb.
Where does the word “improvise” come from?
The word “improvise” comes from Latin. From French improviser, ultimately from Latin improvisus ("unforeseen").