perform

/ˈpɜːrfɔːrm/

Definitions

1. verb

to carry out an action or activity; to do something

“The team will perform a concert tonight.”

2. verb

to act out or play a role; to impersonate

“The actor will perform Shakespeare’s character.”

3. noun

an act of doing something; a performance

“The performance of the play was excellent.”

4. noun

the job or position of doing something; a role

“He took on the role of performer in the film.”

Synonyms

  • act
  • carry out
  • do
  • execute
  • play

Antonyms

  • abandon
  • botch
  • fail
  • mishandle