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perform Synonyms

Another word for perform

Choosing another word for perform depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To carry out, accomplish, or fulfill an action, task, duty, or procedure.

Usage Example

"The surgical team will carry out the operation early tomorrow morning."

Strongest
carry out
execute
conduct
Strong
accomplish
fulfill
implement
discharge
complete

• verb (Context 2)

To entertain an audience by singing, acting, dancing, or playing a musical instrument, or to present a dramatic or musical work publicly.

Usage Example

"The orchestra will act Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at the concert hall tonight."

Strong
act
play
present
stage
entertain
put on

• verb (Context 3)

To function, operate, or yield results at a specified level of effectiveness or quality.

Usage Example

"The company's renewable energy portfolio continued to function strongly throughout the fiscal year."

Strongest
function
operate
Strong
work
run
behave

Opposites of perform

The opposite of perform shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

neglect
fail
malfunction
break down
abandon
omit
shirk
See all opposites of perform

• Nearby Words

perforate
perforated
perforation
perform
performable
performance
performatively

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Perform. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/perform
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