perform

perform

verb

Definition of PERFORM

1

to carry through (as a process) to completion <she performed the task quickly and expertly>

Synonyms accomplish, achieve, bring off, carry off, carry out, commit, compass, do, execute, follow through (with), fulfill (or fulfil), make, negotiate, perpetrate, prosecute, pull off, put through

Related Words bring about, effect, effectuate, implement; ace, nail; engage (in), practice (also practise); work (at); reduplicate, reenact, repeat; actualize, attain, realize; complete, end, finish, wind up

Phrases go through

Near Antonyms fail; skimp, slight, slur

2

to have a certain purpose <the kidneys perform as a filtering system for the blood>

Synonyms act, perform, serve, work

Related Words operate, run; administer, carry on, control, direct, guide, handle, manage, oversee, regulate, supervise

3

to present a portrayal or performance of <has always dreamed of performing Hamlet on stage>

Synonyms do, impersonate, interpret, perform, play, portray

Related Words depict, dramatize, render, represent; act out, enact, pantomime, playact, role-play, take on; overact, overplay, underplay; ape, clown, ham, imitate, masquerade, mime, mimic, pose (as); star (in); coact, costar

4

to produce a desired effect <the new medication performed surprisingly well>

Synonyms operate, perform, take, work

Related Words behave, react, respond; affect, influence, sway; pan out, redound, result

Near Antonyms backfire; fizzle