perform
Execute or present
Perform means to carry out an action, task, or function—especially one requiring skill or preparation.
Musicians perform concerts, surgeons perform operations, and employees perform their duties.
The word often implies an audience or evaluation: How did the new software perform in testing?
When someone performs, they may also be putting on an act, presenting themselves in a calculated way rather than behaving naturally.
A performance is an instance of performing, whether a staged show or simply how well something functions.
Gathered viewers collectively
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- concertLive musical performance
- danceRhythmic bodily movement
- musicOrganized auditory art
sing · comedy · magic · illusion · improvise · talent · variety · storytelling
Deed or performance
- theaterVenue for live drama
- stageRaised performance platform
- dramaTheatrical art or turmoil
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
audition · monologue · dialogue · costume · backstage · curtain · director · ensemble
Complete successfully
- achieveSucceed through effort
- completeLacking nothing, fully done
- fulfillExecute to completion
- implementTool or enact
conduct · carry out · deliver · execute · realize · administer · finalize · function
Recreation or staged drama
- instrumentDevice for specific tasks
- recitalSolo musical performance
- concertLive musical performance
- orchestraLarge instrumental ensemble
soloist · duet · ensemble · symphony · accompanist · rendition · interpretation · musician
Authority or controller
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- competenceAdequate ability to function
dexterity · execute · precision · flawlessly · consistently · virtuoso · finesse · aptitude
Formal event marking occasions
- riteCeremonial act or practice
- observanceKeeping of customs
- liturgyFormal worship structure
- sacramentSacred ritual conveying grace
tradition · commemoration · solemnity · officiate · procession · blessing · chant · invocation
audience
Gathered viewers collectively
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- concertLive musical performance
- danceRhythmic bodily movement
music · sing · comedy · magic · illusion · improvise · talent · variety · storytelling · acrobatics
act
Deed or performance
rehearsal · audition · monologue · dialogue · costume · backstage · curtain · director · ensemble · repertoire
accomplish
Complete successfully
implement · conduct · carry out · deliver · execute · realize · administer · finalize · function · operate
play
Recreation or staged drama
- instrumentDevice for specific tasks
- recitalSolo musical performance
- concertLive musical performance
orchestra · soloist · duet · ensemble · symphony · accompanist · rendition · interpretation · musician · virtuoso
master
Authority or controller
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
competence · dexterity · execute · precision · flawlessly · consistently · virtuoso · finesse · aptitude · prowess
ceremony
Formal event marking occasions
- riteCeremonial act or practice
- observanceKeeping of customs
- liturgyFormal worship structure
sacrament · tradition · commemoration · solemnity · officiate · procession · blessing · chant · invocation · baptism
- action verbsrun, jump, chase, grab, climb
- expressionexpress, convey, communicate, verbal, nonverbal
- accomplishaccomplish, achieve, complete, do, finish
- acting verbspretend, portray, enact, play a role, rehearse
- performingsing, play, act, dance, rehearse
- activationactivate, triggers, firing, commence, initiate
- performance pressureStress from expectations
- live performanceUnrecorded staged entertainment
- street performancesEntertainment in public spaces
- street performerPublic entertainer seeking tips
- performance reviewWorkplace assessment of employee
- performance skillsAbilities for live presentation
performance, performer, performing, performed, performers, performs, outperform, performances, outperforms