CEFR B2

improvised

verb

Meaning

Create or perform something spontaneously without preparation or a script.

Examples

The jazz band decided to improvise during the second half of the song.
Since we lacked the proper tools, we had to improvise a solution using duct tape.

Synonyms: invent, wing it, extemporize

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improvised (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɪm.prə.vaɪz/

Definition

Create or perform something spontaneously without preparation or a script.

Examples

The jazz band decided to improvise during the second half of the song.
Since we lacked the proper tools, we had to improvise a solution using duct tape.
She is excellent at improvising when faced with unexpected questions in an interview.

How to Use improvised

improvise something from something (prepositional phrase): to create an object using available materials — "He improvised a desk from an old wooden crate."
improvise on (phrasal verb): to create variations on a theme or idea — "The guitarist began to improvise on the main theme of the song."

Synonyms of improvised

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