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to perform
01
to give a performance of something such as a play or a piece of music for entertainment
Intransitive
Transitive: to perform an entertainment act
Examples
The band will perform at the city park next week.
02
to conduct or carry out a ritual or ceremony in a formal and respectful manner, according to established practices and traditions
Transitive: to perform a ceremony
Examples
The priest will perform the wedding ceremony, uniting the couple in a sacred union.
03
to carry out or execute a task, duty, action, or ceremony, often in a formal or official capacity
Transitive: to perform a task
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
perform
3rd person singular
performs
past simple
performed
past participle
performed
Examples
As part of the maintenance schedule, technicians will perform regular checks on the machinery to ensure optimal performance.
04
to function as specified
Intransitive: to perform in a specific manner
Examples
The new software is expected to perform more efficiently, reducing processing times and improving user experience.
Lexical Tree
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