PERFORM


Meaning of PERFORM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pə(r)-ˈfȯrm ]

verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French parfurmer, alteration of perforner, parfurnir, from par-, per- thoroughly (from Latin per- ) + furnir to complete — more at furnish

Date: 14th century

transitive verb

1. : to adhere to the terms of : fulfill

perform a contract

2. : carry out , do

3.

a. : to do in a formal manner or according to prescribed ritual

b. : to give a rendition of : present

intransitive verb

1. : to carry out an action or pattern of behavior : act , function

2. : to give a performance : play

• per·form·abil·i·ty -ˌfȯr-mə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun

• per·form·able -ˈfȯr-mə-bəl adjective

• per·form·er -ˈfȯr-mər noun

Synonyms:

perform , execute , discharge , accomplish , achieve , effect , fulfill mean to carry out or into effect. perform implies action that follows established patterns or procedures or fulfills agreed-upon requirements and often connotes special skill

performed gymnastics

execute stresses the carrying out of what exists in plan or in intent

executed the hit-and-run

discharge implies execution and completion of appointed duties or tasks

discharged his duties

accomplish stresses the successful completion of a process rather than the means of carrying it out

accomplished everything they set out to do

achieve adds to accomplish the implication of conquered difficulties

achieve greatness

effect adds to achieve an emphasis on the inherent force in the agent capable of surmounting obstacles

effected sweeping reforms

fulfill implies a complete realization of ends or possibilities

fulfilled their ambitions

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.