per
form
Third Person
performs
Present Participle
performing
Past Tense
performed
Past Participle
performed
1
to give a performance of something such as a play or a piece of music for entertainment
- The band will perform at the city park next week.
- The comedian performed in front of a large audience.
- The magician performed an incredible trick.
- The orchestra will perform Beethoven's Fifth Symphony tonight.
- They perform a traditional dance at the festival every year.
2
to conduct or carry out a ritual or ceremony in a formal and respectful manner, according to established practices and traditions
transitive
- The priest will perform the wedding ceremony, uniting the couple in a sacred union.
- During the religious festival, the leaders of the community will perform traditional rituals to honor their beliefs.
- In many cultures, elders or spiritual leaders perform ceremonies to mark significant life events.
- The minister will perform the baptism ceremony, welcoming the infant into the faith community.
- During the initiation rite, the elder performed the ceremony to welcome the new members into the community.
3
to carry out or execute a task, duty, action, or ceremony, often in a formal or official capacity
transitive
- As part of the maintenance schedule, technicians will perform regular checks on the machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Employees are expected to perform their assigned tasks with precision.
- The surgeon skillfully performed the delicate heart surgery, ensuring the patient's well-being.
- As part of the experiment, the scientists will perform various tests to analyze the chemical reactions.
- To assess the software's functionality, the quality assurance team will perform rigorous testing procedures.
4
to function as specified
- The new software is expected to perform more efficiently, reducing processing times and improving user experience.
- The engine has been well-maintained and continues to perform reliably after many years of use.
- During the experiment, the scientists observed how different materials perform under extreme temperatures.
- In his role as a project manager, he is responsible for ensuring that the team can perform effectively.