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perform

[per-fawrm] / pərˈfɔrm /
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
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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
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abandon conceal deny hide refrain refuse take withhold
STRONG
fail
WEAK
direct halt prevent stop

Example Sentences

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The new device is known as a memristor, a nanoscale component that can both store data and perform computations.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Tradwives and mommy bloggers are characterized by a cartoonishly slick and sanctimonious femininity; they perform choreographed dances with obedient children, bake sourdough bread, offer prayers and affiliate codes in the same breath.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

He added that West has a "legal right to come into the country and to perform in this country".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The rapper, who has tried to move beyond his controversial past, is to perform during all three days of Wireless Festival in London.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

We’ve been presenting to our classrooms since yesterday, and this evening is the school-wide program when we perform for everyone, including our families and friends.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan