Perform

//pəˈfɔːm//

Word Type

Verb

The word "perform" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

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Context

performing arts

First Subevents

go on stage lower lights rehearse warm up

Last Subevents

bow take bow thank audience

Prerequisites

Subevents

accident accomplish applause being afraid being looked at by others celebrate audience attendence display talents do get nervous get stage fright juggling balls music present yourself satisfying need to achieve smile standing ovation

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

accomplish act action carry out carry through execute fulfil fulfill move re-create recreate

Manner Of

Motivated By Goal

actor applause demonstrate skill enjoy doing fame get paid recognition rewards share expression with audience

Related Terms

preform preformance

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Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.