perform (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /pərˈfɔːrm/
Definition
To do an action or activity, especially something that needs skill.
Examples
The dancers perform with great energy.
She will perform the surgery tomorrow.
He performed well on the test.
How to Use perform
- perform a task (collocation)
- To do a specific job or piece of work. — "She performed the task quickly and efficiently."
- perform well (collocation)
- To do something with a high level of skill or success. — "The students performed well on their exams."
- perform for (prepositional phrase)
- To present entertainment or a show to a specific group of people. — "The band will perform for their fans."
- perform on (prepositional phrase)
- To present entertainment or a show using a particular instrument or in a specific place. — "He will perform on the piano."
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