A2verb 1K

Perform

🇬🇧 UK /["/pəˈfɔːm/","/pəˈfɔːmz/","/pəˈfɔːmd/","/pəˈfɔːmɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/pərˈfɔːrm/","/pərˈfɔːrmz/","/pərˈfɔːrmd/","/pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Perform

to entertain an audience by playing a piece of music, acting in a play, etc.

In simple words: to do something, especially in front of others

Perform in a sentence

• She will perform a song at the concert tonight.
• The magician will perform amazing tricks.
• You need to perform well in your exams to pass.
• The athlete was eager to perform better in the competition.
• They asked him to perform a dance routine.

How to use Perform

Used in contexts such as theater, music, and tasks. Common in both informal and formal settings. Avoid when not discussing an action or task.

Grammar pattern

perform + action

Memory hint

Think of a 'performing artist' to connect the word with actions done for an audience.

Related words

Collocations with Perform

• 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

Synonyms for Perform

• carry out

Opposites of Perform

• neglect
• ignore
• abort

Common mistakes with Perform

• Used incorrectly as 'performance' instead of 'perform'
• Confused with 'present', especially in a non-theatrical context
• Using 'perform' without specifying what is being performed

Frequently asked questions about Perform

What does Perform mean?

to do something, especially in front of others

What is the definition of Perform?

to entertain an audience by playing a piece of music, acting in a play, etc.

How do you use Perform in a sentence?

She will perform a song at the concert tonight.

Can you give another example of Perform?

The magician will perform amazing tricks.

What are synonyms for Perform?

Common alternatives include carry out.

What is the opposite of Perform?

Opposite meanings include neglect, ignore, abort.

What words go with Perform?

It commonly pairs with 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.

What are common mistakes when using Perform?

Used incorrectly as 'performance' instead of 'perform' Confused with 'present', especially in a non-theatrical context Using 'perform' without specifying what is being performed

How do you pronounce Perform?

US: /["/pərˈfɔːrm/","/pərˈfɔːrmz/","/pərˈfɔːrmd/","/pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/pəˈfɔːm/","/pəˈfɔːmz/","/pəˈfɔːmd/","/pəˈfɔːmɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Perform?

Used in contexts such as theater, music, and tasks. Common in both informal and formal settings. Avoid when not discussing an action or task.

What CEFR level is Perform?

"Perform" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.