Meaning & use
perform
To carry out or complete an action, task, or process.
See it in a sentence
The surgeon performed the operation in under two hours, impressing the entire surgical team.
New employees must perform several safety checks before starting the machinery.
A note on using this word
Perform suggests following a defined procedure or standard, which is why it pairs naturally with words like 'task,' 'duty,' or 'operation' rather than casual actions.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To present a form of entertainment, such as music, dance, or acting, before an audience.
The orchestra performed the symphony to a sold-out concert hall.
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