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extemporize
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ex·tem·po·rize  (k-stmp-rz)
v. ex·tem·po·rized, ex·tem·po·riz·ing, ex·tem·po·riz·es
v.tr.
To do or perform (something) without prior preparation or practice: extemporized an acceptance speech.
v.intr.
To perform an act or utter something in an impromptu manner; improvise: "bravely demonstrating his ability to extemporize intelligently" (William Safire).

[From extempore.]

ex·tempo·ri·zation (-pr--zshn) n.
ex·tempo·rizer n.

extemporize, extemporise [ɪkˈstɛmpəˌraɪz]
vb
1. to perform, speak, or compose (an act, speech, piece of music, etc.) without planning or preparation
2. to use (a temporary solution) for an immediate need; improvise
extemporization , extemporisation n
extemporizer , extemporiser n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.extemporize - manage in a makeshift way; do with whatever is at hand; "after the hurricane destroyed our house, we had to improvise for weeks"
get by, grapple, make do, cope, manage, contend, deal, make out - come to terms with; "We got by on just a gallon of gas"; "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"
2.extemporize - perform without preparation; "he extemporized a speech at the wedding"
perform, do, execute - carry out or perform an action; "John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters"; "the skater executed a triple pirouette"; "she did a little dance"
Translations
extemporize [ɪksˈtempəraɪz] VIimprovisar
extemporize [ɪkˈstɛmpəraɪz] viimproviser
extemporize
extemporize extemporise [ɪksˈtɛmpəˌraɪz] vi (frm) → improvvisare
extemporize extemporise [ɪksˈtɛmpəˌraɪz] vi (frm) → improvvisare


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