/pəˈfɔːm/
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Translation
To sing, act or play music in front of other people; also to carry out a difficult job.
Word origin
From Old French parfournir, meaning to complete or to carry out.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- parfournir
Grammar
Verb typeregular (perform, performs, performed)
Examples
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"Perform" means to play or sing in front of people.
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You "perform" a song, a play or a dance.
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"Perform" can also mean to carry out a difficult job.
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