Words / B1

p-uh-FORM/pəˈfɔːm/

Perform means do a play, song, or piece of work in front of people, or carry out a task. Perform a play; perform well in an exam; perform an operation (medical). Act is mainly for drama; do is too vague in reports. Performance is the noun; performer is the person. Underperform means do worse than expected.

Meaning

To do a play, song, or piece of work in front of people, or to do a task.

Examples

• “The students performed a short play.”
• “The team performed better in the second half.”
• “A local band will perform at the festival.”

Good to know

perform a play / a task. perform well / badly. Noun: performance. Person: performer.

Near in meaning

carry out

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