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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Perform \Per*form"\, verb (used with an object) [imp. & p. p. {Performed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Performing}.] [OE. performen, parfourmen, parfournen, OF. parfornir, parfournir, to finish, complete; OF. & F. par (see {Par}) + fournir to finish, complete. The word has been influenced by form; cf. L. performare to form thoroughly. See {Furnish}.]
1. 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. --Ps. lvii. 2.
Great force to perform what they did attempt. --Sir P. Sidney.
2. 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. --Shak.
3. To represent; to act; to play; as in drama.
Perform a part thou hast not done before. --Shak.
Syn: To accomplish; do; act; transact; achieve; execute; discharge; fulfill; effect; complete; consummate. See {Accomplish}.
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