improvise

The word “improvise” has 3 syllables: im-pro-vise

It's pronounced as /ˈɪmprəˌvaɪz/


What is synonym and antonym for improvise?

In the thesaurus, “improvise” has 11 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for improvise along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for improvise

Antonyms for improvise

  • arrange
  • consider
  • contemplate
  • exercise
  • lay
  • ponder
  • practice
  • practise
  • prepare
  • ready
  • rehearse
  • study

Meanings of improvise

  • verb
    1. 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.

Example Sentences

  • When the microphone stopped working, she had to improvise.
  • Good chefs know how to improvise with whatever ingredients they have.
  • The actor learned to improvise during live performances.
  • They had to improvise a shelter when the storm hit unexpectedly.
  • Sometimes the best moments happen when you improvise instead of planning.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to improvise, such as: ad-lib, arrange, concoct, consider, contemplate, contrive, devise.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

fabricate

fake

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make up

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  • eye shadow
  • fabricate
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  • fashion
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  • fill
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  • forge
  • forgive and forget
  • form
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  • hatch
  • imagine
  • improv
  • improvise
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  • lipstick
  • lotion
  • make
  • make amends
  • make peace
  • manufacture
  • maquillage
  • mascara
  • materialize
  • meet
  • meld
  • mend
  • merge
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  • mix
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  • outweigh
  • pacify
  • paint
  • pattern
  • personify
  • picture
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  • powder
  • prefabricate
  • prepare
  • pretend
  • produce
  • provide
  • put together
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  • raise
  • ready
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  • reassemble
  • rebuild
  • recompense
  • reconstruct
  • redeem
  • redevelop
  • redress
  • reedify
  • requite
  • retrofit
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  • set off
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  • settle
  • shake hands
  • shape
  • storify
  • substantiate
  • supplement
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  • theme
  • throw up
  • trump up
  • unite
  • vanishing cream
  • vision
  • visualize
  • war paint
  • whip up
  • wing it
  • write

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