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perform verb (performed, performing) 1 to carry out (a task, job, action, etc); to do or accomplish. 2 to fulfil (a function) or provide (a service, etc). 3 tr & intr to act, sing, play, dance, etc (a play, song, piece of music, dance, etc) to entertain an audience. 4 intrans said eg of an engine: to function. 5 intrans to conduct oneself, especially when presenting oneself for assessment • performs well in interviews. 6 intrans said of commercial products, shares, currencies, etc: to fare in competition. performable adj. performer noun.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from French parfournir.