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performable Definition


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perform
verb performed, performing
    1. To carry out (a task, job, action, etc); to do or accomplish.
      Thesaurus: do, execute, achieve, accomplish, fulfil, complete, finish, bring about, carry out, work.
    2. To fulfil (a function) or provide (a service, etc).
    tr & intr
    3. To act, sing, play, dance, etc (a play, song, piece of music, dance, etc) to entertain an audience.
      Thesaurus: act, dramatize, play, enact, present, execute, stage, represent, produce.
    intr
    4. Said eg of an engine: to function.
    intr
    5. To conduct oneself, especially when presenting oneself for assessment.
      Example: performs well in interviews
    intr
    6. Said of commercial products, shares, currencies, etc: to fare in competition.
Derivative: performable
adj
    Derivative: performer
    noun
      Someone who acts, sings, dances, etc to entertain an audience
        Thesaurus: actor, actress, player, thespian, trouper.
    Etymology: 14c: from French parfournir.



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