Perform: meaning, definitions and examples
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perform
[ pərˈfɔːrm ]
on stage
To carry out or execute an action, task, or function, especially in a theatrical or musical performance.
Synonyms
accomplish, carry out, execute
Examples of usage
- She will perform in the upcoming play.
- The band will perform live at the concert.
job or duty
To fulfill one's obligations or responsibilities by completing a task or duty.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He performs his job with dedication and passion.
- The surgeon performed a successful operation.
Translations
Translations of the word "perform" in other languages:
🇵🇹 executar
- realizar
- desempenhar
🇮🇳 प्रदर्शन करना
- अमल करना
- निभाना
🇩🇪 aufführen
- durchführen
- leisten
🇮🇩 melakukan
- melaksanakan
- mengadakan
🇺🇦 виконувати
- здійснювати
- давати виставу
🇵🇱 wykonać
- przeprowadzić
- występować
🇯🇵 実行する
- 演じる
- 行う
🇫🇷 exécuter
- réaliser
- jouer
🇪🇸 realizar
- ejecutar
- desempeñar
🇹🇷 yerine getirmek
- gerçekleştirmek
- oynamak
🇰🇷 수행하다
- 연기하다
- 실행하다
🇸🇦 تنفيذ
- أداء
- تحقيق
🇨🇿 provést
- vykonat
- zahrát
🇸🇰 vykonať
- realizovať
- predvádzať
🇨🇳 执行
- 表演
- 进行
🇸🇮 izvajati
- opraviti
- nastopati
🇮🇸 framkvæma
- framkvæma
- sýna
🇰🇿 орындау
- жүзеге асыру
- орындау
🇬🇪 შესრულება
- განხორციელება
- წარმოჩენა
🇦🇿 icra etmək
- həyata keçirmək
- ifa etmək
🇲🇽 realizar
- ejecutar
- desempeñar
Word origin
The word 'perform' originated from the Old French word 'parformer', which meant 'to carry out'. It has evolved over the centuries to encompass a wide range of meanings related to executing tasks, duties, or functions. The concept of performance has been integral to human activities, from artistic expressions to professional responsibilities. The word has become a versatile term used in various contexts to describe actions, achievements, and operations.
See also: outperform, outperforming, performability, performable, performance, performances, performer, performers, performing, underperformance, underperformer.