Cool MateNow fulfil them all vs Perform
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Now fulfil them all
Top 2,000 (common)
Perform
Top 1,000 (very common)A2verb
Most common: Perform
| Now fulfil them all | Perform | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //fʊlˈfɪl//🇺🇸 //fəlˈfɪl// | 🇬🇧 /["/pəˈfɔːm/","/pəˈfɔːmz/","/pəˈfɔːmd/","/pəˈfɔːmɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/pərˈfɔːrm/","/pərˈfɔːrmz/","/pərˈfɔːrmd/","/pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/"]/ |
| Meaning | Do everything that is needed or required. | to do something, especially in front of others |
| Example | You must now fulfil them all if you want to succeed. | She will perform a song at the concert tonight. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | - | A2 |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | fulfil a requirement, fulfil an obligation, fulfil a promise | live, in public, publicly, first performed, rarely performed, see something performed, effectively, efficiently, properly, be able to, be unable to, be expected to, failure to perform something, admirably, beautifully, brilliantly, be able to, be unable to, be expected to |
| Antonyms | - | neglect, ignore, abort |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'fill' - they have different meanings., Using 'fulfill' with incorrect objects, like 'fulfill to' instead of 'fulfill them'. | Used incorrectly as 'performance' instead of 'perform', Confused with 'present', especially in a non-theatrical context, Using 'perform' without specifying what is being performed |
| Usage notes | Used in both formal and neutral contexts. Commonly used in instructions or when referring to meeting obligations. Avoid in casual conversation. | Used in contexts such as theater, music, and tasks. Common in both informal and formal settings. Avoid when not discussing an action or task. |
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Frequently asked questions: Now fulfil them all vs Perform
What's the difference between Now fulfil them all and Perform?
Now fulfil them all: Do everything that is needed or required. Perform: to do something, especially in front of others
Which is more common: Now fulfil them all and Perform?
Perform is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Now fulfil them all: You must now fulfil them all if you want to succeed. Perform: She will perform a song at the concert tonight.
Can I use Now fulfil them all and Perform interchangeably?
Not always. Now fulfil them all and Perform are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.