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- pronunciation:
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form
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
performs, performing, performed |
| definition 1: |
When someone performs something, they do it. When a doctor performs an operation, it means that the doctor does an operation. If you perform an experiment, you do an experiment. When you perform something, you carry it out.
The nurse performed her duties at the hospital with a lot of care.The mice learned to perform all the tasks that the scientists gave them.- synonyms:
- carry out, do
- similar words:
- accomplish, achieve, commit, fulfill
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| definition 2: |
When people perform something, like a play or a piece of music, they do it in front of an audience.
Andy performed a song that he wrote. He sang it and played his guitar.The orchestra will be performing one of its most popular symphonies this evening.Brianna will perform the role of the witch in the school play.- similar words:
- depict, play, present
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| definition 3: |
If an athlete performs, they do what people expect them to do as an athlete. When kids perform well in school, they do well. If a washing machine performs well, it does a good job.
Erin performs better on her tests when she gets enough sleep.Mr. Collins performs well on his job even though he doesn't like it.- synonyms:
- function
- similar words:
- act, do, finish
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| definition 4: |
When people perform, they do something in front of an audience such as acting, playing music, singing, dancing, or doing tricks.
The parents were impressed by how well their kids performed in the play.Bands perform in the park in the summer.- similar words:
- act, dance
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| related words: |
appear, do, effect, function, go, obey, operate, play, pursue, recite, run, work |
| derivations: |
performable (adj.), performer (n.) |
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