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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But that’s not all: You would also forego anywhere from $30,000 to $50,000 in lost returns over the next 10 years, depending on how well the stock market performs over that period.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 27, 2026

But the power of a major national event like the World Cup to inspire America’s youth is well-established—especially when the American team also performs well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

Rat Czar, portrayed by Loren Kramar, performs during the bus tour.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

All of its software is open-source, allowing third parties to inspect its code and verify that it performs as advertised.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

In 1925, Dr. Henry Souttar performs a successful heart operation on a young girl and saves her life.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti