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performs

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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Dylan Holloway, who performs as Dylan and the Moon, pairs current vocals with earlier recordings, creating what he describes as a conversation between his past and present identities.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

If a newly public company such as SpaceX or Anthropic performs exceptionally well shortly after listing, indexes that include them immediately could materially outperform others that wait months or years.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

These flights are intended to show how the aircraft performs under the operating conditions required for NASA's Quesst mission, which aims to collect data on quiet supersonic flight.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

On Episode 210, he performs a rendition of “Midnight Train to Georgia” alongside the Emmy-winning ensemble.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

“We can only do a few shows a night, and all we need are the kittens and hoops and strings and things. Anyone who doesn’t really need a tent performs wherever there’s room.”

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern