perform

present (v1)

perform

past (v2)

performed

past participle (v3)

performed

present participle

performing

3rd person singular

performs

1. 1.To do (something); to execute.

   • It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task.
   • The scientists performed several experiments.

2. 2.To exhibit an expected pattern of behavior; to function; to work.

   • The new employee performs well.

3. 3.To act in a way set forth in a contract.

   • They entered into an agreement and now they are obliged to perform.
   • Failure to perform a contract on time may constitute a breach of contract.

4. 4.To do (something) in front of an audience, such as acting or music, often in order to entertain.

   • The string quartet performed three pieces by Haydn.
   • The magician performed badly, none of his tricks worked.
   • She will perform in the play.

Overall

Common· #1003

By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Rare

General reading & writing

Common

Academic

Uncommon

Literature

Rare

Synonyms

• do
• execute

Word family

• per
• performance
• performer