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Antonyms for improvise
ˈɪm prəˌvaɪzim·pro·vise

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  1. improviseverb

    Synonyms:
    fly by the seat of ones pants, wing it, think on ones feet, punt, play by ear

  2. improviseverb

    To make something up or invent it as one goes on; to proceed guided only by imagination, instinct, and guesswork rather than by a careful plan.

    Synonyms:
    wing it, think on ones feet, punt, fly by the seat of ones pants, play by ear

Princeton's WordNet0.0 / 0 votes

  1. improvise, improvize, ad-lib, extemporize, extemporiseverb

    perform without preparation

    "he extemporized a speech at the wedding"

    Synonyms:
    ad-lib, improvize, extemporise, extemporize

  2. improvise, extemporizeverb

    manage in a makeshift way; do with whatever is at hand

    "after the hurricane destroyed our house, we had to improvise for weeks"

    Synonyms:
    ad-lib, improvize, extemporise, extemporize

How to use improvise in a sentence?

  1. Tom Vize:

    There were some pretty tight turns, we had some difficulty in the simulator, the computer couldn’t do them that tight, so we had to improvise, and it turned out great.

  2. Ry Cooder:

    You have to be able to improvise and respond to what's going on around you. Then you might get a good piece of work done.

  3. Shah Asad Rizvi:

    Moving to oriental or jazz while listening to drum beats or trance, take your own time and improvise. Wait not, now is the time to release the dancing vibes

  4. Lindsay Bull:

    I got lucky to land in a hospital that employs what has to be the best orthopedic surgeon in Utah. He was able to improvise and come up with a solution that should result in full use of my hand. I can’t explain the level of admiration I have for that man, I’m being treated aggressively with antibiotics, which I’m thankful the Infectious Disease staff here were prepared to do. Lastly, I’ve had the most wonderful nursing staff that have made me feel safe and comfortable since I got here. I definitely want to thank everyone that has reached out and for doing so, as well; it’s made recovery feel so much more manageable!

  5. Kyrie Irving:

    Basketball isn't a game; it's an art form. You master the fundamentals so you can forget 'em, so you can improvise and just concentrate on what really matters; getting buckets.

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