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- DictionaryPer·form/pərˈfôrm/
verb
- 1. carry out, accomplish, or fulfill (an action, task, or function): "I have my duties to perform"
- 2. present (a form of entertainment) to an audience: "the cast of 14 perform the play superbly"
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.
To perform most often means to sing, dance act or put on any kind of show. Perform also means, however, to carry out almost any function or action — to do something, in other words. Parents love to watch their kids perform.
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.
5 days ago · 4 meanings: 1. to carry out or do (an action) 2. to fulfil or comply with 3. to present or enact (a play, concert, etc) before.... Click for more definitions.
Definition of perform verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
discharge, execute, transact; carry out; act, play, or sing: The rock star performs before an audience of thousands each time he appears.; fulfill a command: perform one’s duties. Not to be confused with: preform – to shape or fashion beforehand; to decide beforehand: preform an opinion.
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.
