Kilo Lingo

/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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This word is part of lesson 29.