verb

perform

to perform, to carry out, to act

The doctor will perform the surgery.

The doctor will perform the surgery.

The band will perform tonight.

The band will perform tonight.

The engine performs well under pressure.

The engine performs well under pressure.

((sth.)) to carry out or do (sth.) The doctor will perform the surgery.

((adverb)) to function in a particular way The engine performs well.

Synonyms: execute, carry out, act, function

From Old French 'parfournir', from 'par-' (thoroughly) + 'fournir' (to furnish, provide). The idea is 'to complete' or 'carry into effect'.

Think of a performer on stage, thoroughly 'forming' their act for the audience.

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