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(), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Improvised (); p. pr. & vb. n.Improvising.] [F. improviser, it. improvvisare, fr. improvviso unprovided, sudden, extempore, L. improvisus; pref. im- not + provisus foreseen, provided. See Proviso.] 1. To compose, recite, or sing extemporaneously, especially in verse; to extemporize; also, to play upon an instrument, or to act, extemporaneously. 2. To bring about, arrange, or make, on a sudden, or without previous preparation. Charles attempted to improvise a peace. Motley. 3. To invent, or provide, offhand, or on the spur of the moment; as, he improvised a hammer out of a stone. Im°provise" v. i.To produce or render extemporaneous compositions, especially in verse or in music, without previous preparation; hence, to do anything offhand. スポンサード リンク
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