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improvise

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of improvise

to perform, make, or do without preparation

Since the award was a complete surprise, I improvised an acceptance speech.

Synonyms of improvise

ad-lib, clap (together or up), extemporize, fake

Words Related to improvise

concoct, contrive, cook (up), devise, fabricate, hatch, invent, make up, manufacture, think (up)

cobble (together or up), dash (off)

Near Antonyms of improvise

arrange, lay, prepare, ready

consider, contemplate, ponder, study

exercise, practice (also practise), rehearse

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