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