PERFORM | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word PERFORM in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PERFORM with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Perform

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French parfourmer, alteration (by association with forme ‘form’) of Old French parfournir, from par ‘through, to completion’ + fournir ‘furnish, provide’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: pəˈfɔːm
Dialects: British English
Definition:

carry out, accomplish, or fulfil (an action, task, or function)

Short Definition:

accomplish task etc.

Examples:
  • I have my duties to perform
Definition:

present (a form of entertainment) to an audience

Short Definition:

present entertainment to audience

Examples:
  • the play has already been performed in Britain

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