perform
per.form \p*(r)-'fo.(*)rm\ \-'fo.r-m*-b*l\ vb [ME performen, fr. AF
performer, alter. of LF perfournir, fr.] per- thoroughly (fr. L) + fournir
to complete - more at FURNISH 1: to adhere to the terms of : FULFILL 2: to
carry out : DO 3a: to do in a formal manner or according to prescribed
ritual 3b: to give a rendition of : PRESENT 1: to carry out an action or
pattern of behavior : ACT, FUNCTIO N 2: to give a performance : PLAY
EFFECT, FULFILL; PERFORM implies action that follows established patterns
or procedures or fulfills agreed-upon requirements and often connotes
special skill; DISCHARGE implies execution and completion of appointed
duties or tasks; ACCOMPLISH stresses the successful completion of a process
rather than the means of carrying it out; ACHIEVE adds to ACCOMPLISH the
implication of conquered difficulties; EFFECT adds to ACHIEVE an emphasis
on the inherent force in the agent capable of surmounting obstacles;
FULFILL implies a complete realization of ends or possibilities -
per.form.able aj SYN syn EXECUTE, DISCHARGE, ACCOMPLISH, ACHIEVE,