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The Meaning of perform

  • (v. t.) To carry through; to bring to completion; to achieve; to accomplish; to execute; to do.
  • (v. t.) To discharge; to fulfill; to act up to; as, to perform a duty; to perform a promise or a vow.
  • (v. t.) To represent; to act; to play; as in drama.
  • (v. i.) To do, execute, or accomplish something; to acquit one's self in any business; esp., to represent sometimes by action; to act a part; to play on a musical instrument; as, the players perform poorly; the musician performs on the organ.

Synonyms

execute , do , do

Rhymes

barnstorm , brainstorm , chloroform , coliform , conform , cuneiform , deform , disinform , dorm , firestorm , form , forme , hailstorm , horme , inform , lukewarm , misinform , norm , orme , outperform , platform , rainstorm , reform , sandstorm , schwarm , snowstorm , storm , swarm , thunderstorm , torme , transform , underperform , uniform , warm , windstorm