Per*form" , v. i. To do, execute, or accomplish something; to acquit one's
self in any
business; esp., to represent sometimes by action; to
act a part;
to play on a musical instrument; as, the players perform poorly; the musician performs on the organ.
Per*form" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Performed (?);
p. pr. & vb. n.
Performing.]
[OE. performen, parfourmen,
parfournen, OF. parfornir,
parfournir, to finish,
complete; OF. & F. par (see Par) + fournir to finish, complete. The word has been
influenced by form; cf. L. performare to form thoroughly. See Furnish.]
1. To carry
through; to bring to completion; to achieve; to accomplish; to execute; to do.
I will cry unto
God most high, unto God that performeth all things for me.
Ps. lvii. 2. Great force to perform what they did
attempt.
Sir
P. Sidney. 2. To discharge; to fulfill; to act up to; as, to perform a duty; to perform a promise or a
vow.
To
perform your father's will.
Shak.
3. To represent; to act; to play;
as in drama.
Perform a part thou hast not done
before.
Shak. Syn. -- To accomplish; do; act; transact; achieve; execute; discharge; fulfill; effect; complete; consummate. See Accomplish.
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