Synonyms of improvise
5 similar words
Another word for improvise is punt. Other synonyms of improvise are fly by the seat of one's pants, play by ear, think on one's feet and wing it.
Synonyms and similar words for improvise
verbTo make something up or invent it as one goes on; to proceed guided only by imagination, intuition...
- fly by the seat of one's pantsTo use one's judgment, initiative, and perceptions as events unfold in order to improvise a course of action without a...
- play by earTo do by guessing, intuition, or trial and error; to react to events as they occur, often with risk of negative...
- punt
- think on one's feetWhen one is in the middle of a process, activity, or conversation, to adjust rapidly, effectively, and intelligently to...
- wing itTo improvise; to make things up or figure things out as one goes; to perform with little or no preparation.
Meaning of improvise
- verb To make something up or invent it as one goes on; to proceed guided only by imagination, intuition, and guesswork rather than by a careful plan.
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Questions about synonyms of improvise
- What is another word for improvise?
- Improvise has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as punt, fly by the seat of one's pants, play by ear, think on one's feet and wing it.
- What does improvise mean?
- Improvise means to make something up or invent it as one goes on; to proceed guided only by imagination, intuition, and guesswork rather than by a careful plan.
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