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The class will perform a short song.
What does Perform mean?
Perform means to do or present something for others.
Dictionary definition
To present music, drama, dance, or another skill; also, to carry out an action or task.
Example sentences
Perform in a sentence
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The scientist had to perform the test carefully.
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Actors perform with voice, movement, and expression to tell a story.
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Perform means perform means to do or present something for others.
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WordPerform.
Partverb.
MeaningPerform means to do or present something for others.
ExampleExample: The class will perform a short song.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- per · form
- Strongest beat
- form
- Ending
- form
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on form.
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Synonyms
Words like Perform
presentTo show or share something with others.
carry outTo do a task or action.
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Word family
Perform word family
Base word
perform
verb
performed
Did or presented something.
verb
performing
Presenting or carrying out an action.
noun
performance
The act of performing.
noun
performer
A person who performs.
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Hint for students
Perform means to do or present something for others.
Common mix-up
Perform is not the same as rehearse. Perform means perform means to do or present something for others.
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Read this model sentence: The scientist had to perform the test carefully. Clue words: scientist, test, carefully. Underline clue words that show why perform fits instead of rehearse. Now write one new sentence that shows perform without using the word perform. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show perform?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The scientist had to perform the test carefully." Why does perform fit better than rehearse?
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