- perform⇄perform, transitive verb.
1. to do; go through and finish; accomplish.
Ex. Perform your duties well. It takes training to perform a swan dive.
2. to put into effect; carry out; fulfill.
Ex. Perform your promise.
3. to go th - perform⇄v.i. 1. to act, play, sing, or do tricks in public.
Ex. The performing dog danced on its hind legs.
2. to act; work; behave.
Ex. to perform well in a test.
3. to carry out a command, promise, or undertaking.
Ex. Wise to re