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per·form
 perform
- pronunciation:
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form
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
performed, performing, performs |
| definition 1: |
to carry out; do.
She performed the lab experiment with care.The mayor is not performing his duties.- synonyms:
- carry out, do
- similar words:
- accomplish, achieve, commit, execute, fulfill
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| definition 2: |
to do or present for the entertainment of an audience.
He performed the role of the king.The school chorus will perform songs from popular musicals.- synonyms:
- enact, portray, put on, stage
- similar words:
- depict, play, present, render
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| related words: |
do, effect, interpret, obey, play, provide, pursue, recite, work |
| derivations: |
performable (adj.), performer (n.) |
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