Definitions

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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Singer Bruce Springsteen also performed a newly released song in honour of Pretti and Good entitled Streets of Minneapolis, at a concert in the city.

From BBC

"Would I like him to be performing in Edinburgh? Absolutely… It's obviously a cheaper alternative. But it hasn't stopped me from buying tickets."

From BBC

They might just be better off waiting for the stocks to actually begin trading and see how they perform—instead of taking a big leap into the unknown.

From Barron's

Not only were they nominated for best new artist, but they were expected to perform live.

From Los Angeles Times

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