improvise
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for improvise, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To create or perform something on the spot without preparation, often using whatever is available.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use improvise
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From French improviser, ultimately from Latin improvisus ("unforeseen").
Full origin of improvise →Frequently asked questions
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").