'Performed' definitions:

Definition of 'Performed'

From: 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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