Synonyms for performing
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : per-fawrm |
| Phonetic Transcription : pərˈfɔrm |
Définition of performing
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.
- adj fulfilling a function
- adj taking part in a presentation
- In performing the duties of my office, I need the help and prayers of every one of you.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- In performing their funerals, they show no state or vainglory.
- Extract from : « Tacitus on Germany » by Tacitus
- She replied, "We cannot hinder her performing her devotions."
- Extract from : « The Memoirs of the Louis XIV. and The Regency, Complete » by Elizabeth-Charlotte, Duchesse d'Orleans
- She was performing incantations to the four winds of heaven.
- Extract from : « Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume VI » by Various
- We had gone through a few “feats”—Spencer lifting and performing with 56lb.
- Extract from : « Adventures and Recollections » by Bill o'th' Hoylus End
- Neither must they represent slaves, male or female, performing the offices of slaves?
- Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato
- One could scarcely expect you to go on performing your duties gratuitously.
- Extract from : « Fair Harbor » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
- He believed her quite capable of performing almost any miracle.
- Extract from : « Mary-'Gusta » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- In my conscience I am satisfied that in acting as I do I am performing no more than my duty.
- Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini
- She dreamed of his performing all sorts of marvellous things.
- Extract from : « Two Arrows » by William O. Stoddard
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