- OE. performenparfourmenparfournen, OF. parfornirparfournir, to finish, complete; OF. & F. parsee Par) + fournir to finish, complete. The word has been influenced by form; cf. L. performare to form thoroughly. See Furnish
- To carry through; to bring to completion; to achieve; to accomplish; to execute; to do.I will cry unto God most high, unto God that performeth all things for me.Great force to perform what they did attempt.
- To discharge; to fulfill; to act up to; as, to perform a duty; to perform a promise or a vow.To perform your father's will.
- To represent; to act; to play; as in drama.Perform a part thou hast not done before.To accomplish; do; act; transact; achieve; execute; discharge; fulfill; effect; complete; consummate. See Accomplish.
