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perform

[per-fawrm] / pərˈfɔrm /
VERB
carry out, accomplish
Synonyms
STRONGEST
achieve act behave complete do execute finish function implement meet observe operate take work
STRONG
comply discharge effect end enforce fulfill move percolate perk react realize satisfy tick transact
WEAK
be engaged in bring about bring off carry through carry to completion deliver the goods dispose of do justice to do to a turn go that route pull off put through run with the ball take care of business wind up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abstain avoid bear cancel cease create destroy discontinue dodge fail forget give up halt idle ignore keep lose maintain miss neglect stop
STRONG
deny dissuade overlook refuse
WEAK
direct prevent
VERB
act, depict as entertainment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
display execute give go on offer play present produce represent show stage
STRONG
discourse dramatize emote enact exhibit ham impersonate personate playact render
WEAK
act out appear as be on bring down the house do a number do a turn ham it up put on tread the boards
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon conceal deny hide refrain refuse take withhold
STRONG
fail
WEAK
direct halt prevent stop

Example Sentences

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Because each artificial neuron can produce more complex signals, fewer components are needed to perform advanced tasks.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

The challenge for enterprises today is to patch, or perform security updates, on software before vulnerabilities can be exploited.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

West was due to headline Wireless Festival in London and perform in Marseille in southern France as part of his European tour this year.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“We not only make records for ourselves, but we also perform live for ourselves,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Darcy smiled and said, “You are perfectly right. You have employed your time much better. No one admitted to the privilege of hearing you can think anything wanting. We neither of us perform to strangers.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

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