improvise

Elementary

/ˈɪm.prə.vaɪz/

verb
To make or do something without preparation

improvise in a sentence

  • “He improvised a song on the spot.”
  • “If you forget any of your lines, try to improvise .”
  • “Good jazz musicians know how to improvise .”
  • “He had to improvise his opening speech when he forgot his notes.”

What does “improvise” mean?

improvise (verb) means to make or do something without preparation. It is pronounced /ˈɪm.prə.vaɪz/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "improvise" mean?
improvise (verb) means: To make or do something without preparation
How do you pronounce "improvise"?
"improvise" is pronounced /ˈɪm.prə.vaɪz/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "improvise" in a sentence?
Here is "improvise" used in a sentence: He improvised a song on the spot.

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