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perform

Syllabification: (per·form)
Pronunciation: /pərˈfôrm/

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Definition of perform

verb

[with object]
  • 1carry out, accomplish, or fulfill (an action, task, or function):I have my duties to perform
  • [no object] work, function, or do something to a specified standard:the car performs well at low speeds
  • [no object] informal have successful or satisfactory sexual intercourse with someone.
  • 2present (a form of entertainment) to an audience:the cast of 14 perform the play superbly
  • [no object] entertain an audience, typically by acting, singing, or dancing on stage:the band will be performing live in Hyde Park

Derivatives

performability

Pronunciation: /-ˌfôrməˈbilitē/

noun

performable

adjective

Origin:

Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French parfourmer, alteration (by association with forme 'form') of Old French parfournir, from par 'through, to completion' + fournir 'furnish, provide'

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