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Word perform
WordType (verb)
Phonetic BrE / pəˈfɔːm / NAmE / pərˈfɔːrm /
Example
  • to perform an experiment/a miracle/a ceremony
  • she performs an important role in our organization.
  • this operation has never been performed in this country.
  • a computer can perform many tasks at once.
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perform

(verb)BrE / pəˈfɔːm / NAmE / pərˈfɔːrm /
  1. to do something, such as a piece of work, task or duty
    • synonym carry somethingout
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/carry-out_2
    • to perform an experiment/a miracle/a ceremony
    • She performs an important role in our organization.
    • This operation has never been performed in this country.
    • A computer can perform many tasks at once.
  2. to entertain an audience by playing a piece of music, acting in a play, etc.
    • to perform somersaults/magic tricks
    • The play was first performed in 2007.
    • I'd like to hear it performed live.
    • to perform on the flute
    • I'm looking forward to seeing you perform.
  3. to work or function well or badly
    • The engine seems to be performing well.
    • The company has been performing poorly over the past year.
    • If Bale performs (= performs well) then I believe Wales can win.
    • She performed less well in the second test.
  4. to achieve very good results
    • Her exercise programme has worked miracles for her.

    Extra Examples

    • I’ve never seen this play performed before.
    • One or two of the players performed brilliantly.
    • The car performed poorly at high speeds.
    • The company has been performing strongly over the past year.
    • The group will be performing live on tonight’s show.
    • The play was first publicly performed in 1872.
    • The prince is no longer able to perform his duties.
    • The two artists have never performed together before.
    • Who ensures that tasks are properly performed?
    • failure to perform a contract
    • students who are expected to perform well
    • those who faithfully perform their duties
    • All subjects performed the experiment twice.
    • He performed a few magic tricks at the party.
    • He performed miracles to get everything ready in time.
    • I’d like to hear it performed live.
    • I’m looking forward to seeing you perform.
    • If Rooney performs then I believe England can win.

    Verb Forms

    • present simple I / you / we / they perform
    • he / she / it performs
    • past simple performed
    • past participle performed
    • -ing form performing

    Word Origin

    • Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French parfourmer, alteration (by association with forme ‘form’) of Old French parfournir, from par ‘through, to completion’ + fournir ‘furnish, provide’.
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