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.] 1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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