PERFORM

perform. Perform, v. to do, execute, discharge, succeed

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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. 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. 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. 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.