Perform

Quick meaning: Perform is a verb meaning (transitive) To do (something); to execute.

Meaning

(transitive) To do (something); to execute.

More Meanings

1. (intransitive) To exhibit an expected pattern of behavior; to function; to work.
2. (law) To act in a way set forth in a contract.
3. (ambitransitive) To do (something) in front of an audience, such as acting or music, often in order to entertain.
4. (by extension, transitive) To behave theatrically so as to give the impression of (a quality, character trait, etc.); to feign.
5. (social sciences) Of a social actor, to behave in certain ways.

Example Sentences

She will perform in the play.

The new employee performs well.

The scientists performed several experiments.

The string quartet performed three pieces by Haydn.

Word Forms

• performs
• performing
• performed
• performest
• performedst
• performeth
• performe

Synonyms for perform

Depending on context, synonyms include execute, do.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include do, execute, bring, effectuate, operate, apply.

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