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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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"Disappointed I couldn't perform today for whatever reason," added Trump.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Instead, extremely thin layers can perform the same function, and in some cases even better.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

To perform what has to be the most elegant holeshot in history, drivers will have to engage “Spirited Mode” by holding down both brake and throttle then releasing the brake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The company reportedly has delayed the release of its forthcoming AI model until May after it failed to perform as well as similar products from competitors.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The CEO explained that Morgan Stanley had certain “hedges” against its subprime mortgage risk and that “the hedges didn’t perform adequately in extraordinary market condition of late October and November.”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.