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

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Experiments confirmed that the AI correctly captured these behaviors, showing that it performs reliably under a wide range of conditions.

From Science Daily

In his journal, Perry described the performance as "barbaric", performed by wrestlers "more like bulls than humans".

From Barron's

Lady Gaga, Bieber and Carpenter are set to perform, with more acts expected to be confirmed before Sunday.

From Barron's

"This team can perform better," he said on his presentation, and immediately set about proving it.

From Barron's

I’m sitting here thinking about one of the first times I got the chance to see you perform at Blue Note.

From Los Angeles Times

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