Performs Meaning in English
word · lemma: perform
pɝˈfɔɹmz
per-FORMZ
pəfˈɔːmz
puh-FAWMZ
Definition
Does a specific action or activity, especially in tasks, music, acting, or similar situations.
Usage & Nuances
'Performs' can describe carrying out any task ('performs well'), but is also used for entertainment ('performs on stage'). Often followed by what or how: 'performs a song', 'performs surgery', 'performs well/badly'. Not to be confused with 'acts', which is specific to acting.
Spanish: realiza - actúa - ejecutaPortuguese (BR): realiza - executa - apresentaPortuguese (PT): realiza - executa - apresentaChinese (Simplified): 执行 - 表演Chinese (Traditional): 執行 - 表演Hindi: प्रदर्शन करता है - निभाता हैArabic: يؤدي - يقومBengali: সম্পাদন করে - পরিবেশন করে (মঞ্চে)Russian: выполняет - исполняетJapanese: 行う - 演じるVietnamese: thực hiện - biểu diễnKorean: 수행하다 - 공연하다Turkish: yerine getirir - sergilerUrdu: انجام دیتا ہے - پیش کرتا ہے (اسٹیج پر)Indonesian: melakukan - menampilkan
Example Sentences
She performs on stage every weekend.
basic
The robot performs simple tasks very quickly.
basic
He performs well in school.
basic
Our team always performs under pressure.
natural
She performs traditional dances at festivals.
natural
The doctor performs surgery every morning.
natural