Im`pro*vise" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Improvised (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Improvising.] [F. improviser, it. improvvisare, fr. improvviso unprovided, sudden, extempore, L. improvisus; pref. im- not + provisus foreseen, provided. See Proviso.]

1.

To compose, recite, or sing extemporaneously, especially in verse; to extemporize; also, to play upon an instrument, or to act, extemporaneously.

2.

To bring about, arrange, or make, on a sudden, or without previous preparation.

Charles attempted to improvise a peace. Motley.

3.

To invent, or provide, offhand, or on the spur of the moment; as, he improvised a hammer out of a stone.

 

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Im`pro*vise", v. i.

To produce or render extemporaneous compositions, especially in verse or in music, without previous preparation; hence, to do anything offhand.

 

© Webster 1913.