World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesPerform
/pərˈfɔːrm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To carry out, accomplish, or fulfill an action, task, or function.
"The surgeon will perform the complex operation tomorrow." - 2
To entertain an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music.
"The band will perform live on stage tonight."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'performen', originating from Old French 'parformer', which is a blend of 'par-' (thoroughly) and 'former' (to form, shape). Over time, the meaning evolved from completing or carrying out an action fully to executing a formal or artistic presentation before an audience.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Perform" is said worldwide
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exécuter
Transliteration: exécuter
"Il doit exécuter cette tâche avant ce soir."
durchführen
Transliteration: durchführen
"Wir müssen diesen Test sorgfältig durchführen."
eseguire
Transliteration: eseguire
"Il musicista ha iniziato a eseguire la sinfonia."
realizar
Transliteration: realizar
"Los científicos van a realizar un experimento importante."
realizar
Transliteration: realizar
"Ela sabe como realizar o trabalho com eficiência."
निष्पादित करना
Transliteration: nishpadit karna
"उन्हें इस कार्य को समय पर निष्पादित करना होगा।"
表演
Transliteration: biǎoyǎn
"他们在晚会上表演了精彩的节目。"
공연하다
Transliteration: gongyeonhada
"그들은 무대에서 멋지게 공연했다."
演じる
Transliteration: enjiru
"彼女は舞台で素晴らしい役を演じた。"
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