Synonyms and Antonyms of perform
1
to carry through (as a process) to completion
- she performed the task quickly and expertly
accomplish, achieve, bring off, carry off, carry out, commit, compass, do, execute, follow through (with), fulfill (or fulfil), make, negotiate, perpetrate, prosecute, pull off, put through
bring about, effect, effectuate, implement
ace, nail
engage (in), practice (also practise)
work (at)
reduplicate, reenact, repeat
actualize, attain, realize
complete, end, finish, wind up
2
to have a certain purpose
- the kidneys perform as a filtering system for the blood
operate, run
administer, carry on, control, direct, guide, handle, manage, oversee, regulate, supervise
3
to present a portrayal or performance of
- has always dreamed of performing Hamlet on stage
depict, dramatize, render, represent
act out, enact, pantomime, playact, role-play, take on
overact, overplay, underplay
ape, clown, ham, imitate, masquerade, mime, mimic, pose (as)
star (in)
coact, costar
4
to produce a desired effect
- the new medication performed surprisingly well
