performed

word · lemma: perform

/pɝˈfɔɹmd/
pur-FORMD
/pəfˈɔːmd/
puh-FAWMD

Definition

Past tense of 'perform'. It means to do or carry out an action, task, or experiment, or to entertain people by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in formal, academic, or professional contexts: 'perform a task', 'perform an experiment', 'perform well'. For entertainment, use it for artists on stage: 'The band performed last night.' It is more formal than 'do', and 'performed' can also describe job or role execution.

Example Sentences

She performed better than anyone expected.

natural

She performed the song at school.

basic

The doctor performed the test quickly.

basic

Our team performed well in the game.

basic

The comedian performed in front of a full crowd.

natural

The lab performed several checks before the results were released.

natural