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Third Person
improvises
Present Participle
improvising
Past Tense
improvised
Past Participle
improvised
1
to create and perform words of a play, music, etc. on impulse and without preparation, particularly because one is forced to do so
- When the actor forgot his lines, he had to improvise to keep the scene going.
- Musicians often improvise solos during live performances for added spontaneity.
- During the comedy show, the comedian would often improvise jokes based on audience reactions.
- The jazz band showcased their ability to improvise by creating unique melodies on the spot.
- Unable to find his notes, the speaker improvised a captivating speech on the spot.
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2
to create or make something using whatever materials or resources are available
transitive
- When the power went out, she had to improvise a flashlight using her phone.
- He improvised a tool to fix the broken car using a piece of wire.
- During the storm, they improvised a shelter with the materials they had.
- The chef improvised a delicious dessert with only a few simple ingredients.
- With limited supplies, they improvised a first aid kit to treat the injury.
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