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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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BTS will perform shows in the Mexican capital on May 7, 9, and 10 -- and the more than 135,000 tickets on sale were snapped up in a matter of minutes.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

The program moves away from pre-recorded content, opting instead for live broadcasts that allow artists to perform for a national theater audience in real time.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

"All he can do is perform for his club - and that is what he is doing - and Tuchel can't ignore him for too much longer."

From BBC • May 5, 2026

They reckon gold can perform even if the Fed is on hold as long as guidance suggests cuts are on the way.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

“Mina was freaked out about having to perform in front of the whole school,” said Joe.

From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon

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"Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare, Act I

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