verb
perform
per-FORM/pərˈfɔːrm/
To carry out a task or action.
The nurse performs routine checks before giving each patient medication.
Etymology
“Completely” plus “provide” produced a verb meaning “accomplish” or “carry out.” The selected sense retains that emphasis on fulfilling what a task or role requires.
In context
maintaining a smile is incredibly taxing and self-denying work. Service workers suffer the plight of being always on, not only maintaining competency to perform their job functions, but acting and appearing calm and pleasant in the process.
More examples
- Only trained workers may perform this procedure.
- She performed her duties with care.
- The program performs the same calculation for every row.
Forms
perform · performs · performed · performing
performance noun — The act of carrying out a task.
Similar words
- do
- A broader, less formal choice for tasks and everyday actions.
- execute
- Often suggests carrying out a detailed plan or specific instructions.
- accomplish
- Emphasizes successfully finishing a task rather than simply doing it.