perform

verb

per·form | \ pər-ˈfȯrm

, pə-\

performed; performing; performs

Definition of perform

transitive verb

1 : to adhere to the terms of : fulfill perform a contract

2 : carry out, do

3a : to do in a formal manner or according to prescribed ritual

b : to give a rendition of : present

intransitive verb

1 : to carry out an action or pattern of behavior : act, function

2 : to give a performance : play

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Other Words from perform

performability \ pər-ˌfȯr-mə-ˈbi-lə-tē

, pə- \ noun

performable \ pər-ˈfȯr-mə-bəl

, pə- \ adjective

performer \ pər-ˈfȯr-mər

, pə- \ noun

Choose the Right Synonym for perform

perform, execute, discharge, accomplish, achieve, effect, fulfill mean to carry out or into effect. perform implies action that follows established patterns or procedures or fulfills agreed-upon requirements and often connotes special skill. performed gymnastics execute stresses the carrying out of what exists in plan or in intent. executed the hit-and-run discharge implies execution and completion of appointed duties or tasks. discharged his duties accomplish stresses the successful completion of a process rather than the means of carrying it out. accomplished everything they set out to do achieve adds to accomplish the implication of conquered difficulties. achieve greatness effect adds to achieve an emphasis on the inherent force in the agent capable of surmounting obstacles. effected sweeping reforms fulfill implies a complete realization of ends or possibilities. fulfilled their ambitions

Examples of perform in a Sentence

The doctor had to perform surgery immediately. The magician performed some amazing tricks. The gymnasts performed their routines perfectly. You are required to perform 50 hours of community service. The band will be performing on the main stage. She's a wonderful singer who loves to perform before a live audience. The band will perform songs from their new album. The class performed the play for the school.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Queen is Colonel-in-Chief of @The_SCOTS and Royal Colonel of @5SCOTS, who today performed Changing of the Guard for the first time at #WindsorCastle. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Baby Was Honored During the Changing of the Guard at Windsor Castle," 7 May 2019 These agents, according to Microsoft’s vice-president of communications Frank Shaw, would perform tasks like fetching content, providing photo suggestions, translating data, and even co-authoring in places. — Mark Hachman, PCWorld, "Microsoft launches 'Fluid Framework' to transform the traditional Office document," 6 May 2019 Of the Top 24 remaining artists who performed on Monday night, Adam Levine only held claim to four of them. — Kelly O'sullivan, Country Living, "This 'Voice' Contestant Saved Adam Levine's Team and It Was So Awkward," 5 May 2019 The couple wrote their own vows, Estelle performed American Boy, and guests like Oprah (duh) and Dr. Oz mingled with Nate and Jeremiah's families. — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, "A Brief Timeline of Nate Berkus & Jeremiah Brent's Relationship," 3 May 2019 Clips from the wedding were broadcast live on Diplo's Instagram Story, and others on the guest list included Khalid and Dan + Shay, who performed an acoustic duet for the ceremony. — Lauren Rearick, Teen Vogue, "Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner Were Married in a Las Vegas Chapel," 2 May 2019 The main event, however, was THE Baby Shark, who performed his hit song for a very excited group of toddlers. — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, "Every Detail You Missed at Kylie Jenner’s Daughter’s Outrageous First Birthday Party," 11 Feb. 2019 Instead, only two acts out of the 10 that perform each night are chosen to go through to the finale. — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "Here's How 'America's Got Talent: The Champions' Voting Works in Case You're Confused," 15 Jan. 2019 The traffickers should face criminal charges and receive jail time for their involvement in such schemes, and law enforcement officers should work to disrupt and destroy the criminal gangs that perform such trafficking. — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, "Our favorite (and least favorite) tech of 2018," 26 Dec. 2018

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