Meaning & use
extemporize
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To speak, perform, or act without preparation, improvising on the spot.
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When the slides failed, she had to extemporize the rest of her presentation.
The jazz pianist loves to extemporize entire solos during a live set.
A note on using this word
Slightly more formal than 'improvise'; often used specifically for speeches, music, or performances given without a script.
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