Synonyms of performed

performed

verb

past tense of perform

1

as in executed

to carry through (as a process) to completion

she performed the task quickly and expertly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• executed
• accomplished
• achieved
• fulfilled
• did
• made
• implemented
• carried out
• completed
• perpetrated
• prosecuted
• committed
• negotiated
• carried off
• finished
• went through
• realized
• pulled off
• practiced
• brought off
• effected
• put through
• attained
• brought about
• followed through (with)
• repeated
• effectuated
• compassed
• worked (at)
• engaged (in)
• nailed
• ended
• aced
• reenacted
• actualized
• wound up
• reduplicated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• failed
• slighted
• slurred
• skimped

2

as in served

to have a certain purpose

the kidneys perform as a filtering system for the blood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• served
• acted
• functioned
• worked
• operated
• administered
• controlled
• directed
• handled
• managed
• regulated
• carried on
• guided
• ran
• supervised
• oversaw

3

as in played

to present a portrayal or performance of

has always dreamed of performing Hamlet on stage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• played
• portrayed
• interpreted
• depicted
• represented
• did
• acted
• impersonated
• rendered
• enacted
• dramatized
• role-played
• acted out
• pantomimed
• mimicked
• masqueraded
• mimed
• imitated
• posed (as)
• took on
• overplayed
• underplayed
• playacted
• clowned
• starred (in)
• aped
• overacted
• costarred
• hammed
• coacted

4

as in worked

to produce a desired effect

the new medication performed surprisingly well

Synonyms & Similar Words

• worked
• operated
• took
• acted
• reacted
• resulted
• responded
• took hold
• affected
• took effect
• behaved
• influenced
• swayed
• redounded
• panned out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• backfired
• fizzled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of performed

Andy Williams, the pro wrestler known as The Butcher who performed in several promotions including All Elite Wrestling (AEW), died after suffering a medical emergency during a show. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Testing and inspections must be performed at the appropriate stages. — Javier Campaña Minchong, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

And, of course, more miles driven equates to more maintenance that needs to be performed. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026

With overmanning, the problem is that there’s only so much room for specific tasks to be performed. — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026

However, because two of the models that have performed well for Lowell are along the eastern side of the guidance, the hurricane center nudged the track forecast slightly east. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

The mop will exert 15N of downward pressure while spinning at 240RPM, and similar mops have performed exceptionally well in testing. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2026

Regardless of how their bullpen performed down the stretch, the Mets were going to enter this winter in need of relievers. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

In its first few months, the park has hosted intimate jazz shows, Kemetic yoga classes, art workshops and album listening parties where artists like Childish Gambino and Vince Staples have performed. — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026