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    perform
    /pəˈfɔːm/

    verb

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  2. to do an action or piece of work: [ T ] The operation was performed with the patient under general anesthesia.

  3. The meaning of PERFORM is to adhere to the terms of : fulfill. How to use perform in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Perform.

  4. to entertain people by dancing, singing, acting, or playing music: Thomas and Elisa performed a rousing duet for violin and piano. She composes and performs her own music. A major Hollywood star will be performing on stage tonight. There are plans to ban circuses with performing animals. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

  5. perform is the general word, often applied to ordinary activity as a more formal expression than do, but usually implying regular, methodical, or prolonged application or work: to perform an exacting task. discharge implies carrying out an obligation, often a formal or legal one: to discharge one's duties as a citizen. execute means either to ...

  6. PERFORM definition: 1. to entertain people by acting, singing, dancing, etc: 2. to do a job or a piece of work: 3. If…. Learn more.

  7. Perform is the general word, often applied to ordinary activity as a more formal expression than do, but usually implying regular, methodical, or prolonged application or work: to perform an exacting task.

  8. Definition of perform verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. perform meaning, definition, what is perform: to do something to entertain people, for...: Learn more.

  10. To perform is to carry out an action, undertaking, or procedure, often with great skill or care. The ship's captain performed the wedding ceremony. Laser experiments are performed regularly in the laboratory.

  11. Perform Definition. To act on so as to accomplish or bring to completion; execute; carry out (a task, process, etc.) To carry out or execute an action or process; esp., to take part in a musical program, act in a play, dance, etc. before an audience. To admit of being performed as specified. A play that performs well.