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Definition perform in American English

perform verb

verb
/pərˈfɔrm/
1

to do something in front of an audience in order to entertain them, for example by acting in a play or singing

Example

The opera was first performed in 1992.

Example

Akram went on to perform on stage in England and India.

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Example

Machines are capable of performing many routine tasks.

Example

Two experiments were performed to test this hypothesis.

Example

The priest will perform the ceremony on Saturday.

Example

an interior designer who can perform miracles with your home

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2.1

to have a particular job or purpose

Example

Often a grandparent could perform the role of main carer.

Example

The front teeth perform a cutting function.

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3

to do something with a particular amount of success

Example

Stress at home affects how you perform at work.

Example

The tires perform well in wet or snowy conditions.

Example

The party had performed poorly in the elections.

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Definition perform in American English