performed; performing; performs
1
: to adhere to the terms of : fulfill
perform a contract
3
a
: to do in a formal manner or according to prescribed ritual
b
: to give a rendition of : present
2
: to give a performance : play
Examples of perform in a Sentence
The doctor had to perform surgery immediately.
The magician performed some amazing tricks.
The gymnasts performed their routines perfectly.
You are required to perform 50 hours of community service.
The band will be performing on the main stage.
She's a wonderful singer who loves to perform before a live audience.
The band will perform songs from their new album.
The class performed the play for the school.
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Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Officers performed life-saving measures on Green before he was pronounced dead on location, Hoskin said.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
The performance also marks the 25th year since the group began performing during the Halloween season.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Oct. 2025
Geographically, Sliwa and Cuomo perform best in Staten Island, while Mamdani dominates in Brooklyn.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Perform.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perform. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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perform
verb
per·form
pə(r)-ˈfȯ(ə)rm 
1
2
: to do something requiring special skill
3
a
: to do according to rules or in an established way
perform a wedding
b
: to give a performance of
perform a play
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