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Grammar : Verb
Spell : per-fawrm
Phonetic Transcription : pərˈfɔrm



Definition of performed

Origin :
  • c.1300, "carry into effect, fulfill, discharge," via Anglo-French performer, altered (by influence of Old French forme "form") from Old French parfornir "to do, carry out, finish, accomplish," from par- "completely" (see per-) + fornir "to provide" (see furnish).
  • Theatrical/musical sense is from c.1600. The verb was used with wider senses in Middle English than now, including "to make, construct; produce, bring about;" also "come true" (of dreams), and to performen muche time was "to live long." Related: Performed; performing.
  • verb carry out, accomplish
  • verb act, depict as entertainment
Example sentences :
  • This operation is performed by a female, with the aid of a stamp.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Invention of Steel Pens » by Henry Bore
  • I believe it is the place where the rite of circumcision is performed.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • This operation is performed by the aid of a punch and die fitted into a screw-press.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Invention of Steel Pens » by Henry Bore
  • This process is performed by girls, with the aid of what is called a “bob” or “glazer.”
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Invention of Steel Pens » by Henry Bore
  • They performed their present office with integrity and judgment.
  • Extract from : « The Christmas Banquet (From "Mosses From An Old Manse") » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • They were performed by those who could better wield the sword than the pen.
  • Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James
  • When the last case died, a free case again, I performed my own autopsy.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • Handel's anthem was performed by 80 singers and 100 instrumentalists.
  • Extract from : « Handel » by Edward J. Dent
  • A series of concerts followed, at which various oratorios and other works were performed.
  • Extract from : « Handel » by Edward J. Dent
  • And I am very much obliged to you for the service you have performed.
  • Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower

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