performing

Noun
Synonyms: actingplayingplayacting

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. the performance of a part or role in a dramaSynonyms: actingplayingplayacting
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Perform \Per*form"\, v. t. [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. [1913 Webster]

I will cry unto God most high, unto God that performeth all things for me.— Ps. lvii. 2.[1913 Webster]
Great force to perform what they did attempt.— Sir P. Sidney.[1913 Webster]

2.To discharge; to fulfill; to act up to; as, to perform a duty; to perform a promise or a vow. [1913 Webster]

To perform your father's will.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

3.To represent; to act; to play; as in drama. [1913 Webster]

Perform a part thou hast not done before.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

Syn: To accomplish; do; act; transact; achieve; execute; discharge; fulfill; effect; complete; consummate. See Accomplish. [1913 Webster]

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