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   Perform , 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.]
   To carry through; to bring to completion; to achieve; to accomplish; to execute; to do.
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   I will cry unto God most high, unto God that performeth all things for me.
   Ps. lvii. 2.
   
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   Great force to perform what they did attempt.
   Sir P. Sidney.
   
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   To discharge; to fulfill; to act up to; as, to perform a duty; to perform a promise or a vow.
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   To perform your father's will.
   Shak.
   
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   To represent; to act; to play; as in drama.
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   Perform a part thou hast not done before.
   Shak.
   
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   Syn. -- To accomplish; do; act; transact; achieve; execute; discharge; fulfill; effect; complete; consummate. See Accomplish.
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   Perform, v. i. To do, execute, or accomplish something; to acquit one's self in any business; esp., to represent sometimes by action; to act a part; to play on a musical instrument; as, the players perform poorly; the musician performs on the organ.
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