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verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of perform

1 to carry through (as a process) to completion
  • She performed the task quickly and expertly.
Synonyms of perform

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
Words Related to perform

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 Synonymous with perform

go through
Near Antonyms of perform

fail

skimp, slight, slur
2 to have a certain purpose
  • The kidneys perform as a filtering system for the blood.
Synonyms of perform

act, function, serve, work
Words Related to perform

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 of perform

act, do, impersonate, interpret, play, portray
Words Related to perform

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 of perform

act, operate, take, work
Words Related to perform

behave, react, respond

affect, influence, sway

pan out, redound, result
Phrases Synonymous with perform

take effect, take hold
Near Antonyms of perform

backfire

fizzle

Synonym Discussion of 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

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