·vt To Represent; to Act; to Play; as in drama.
II. Perform ·vt To Discharge; to Fulfill; to act up to; as, to perform a duty; to perform a promise or a vow.
III. Perform ·vt To carry through; to bring to completion; to Achieve; to Accomplish; to Execute; to Do.
IV. Perform ·vi To do, execute, or accomplish something; to acquit one's self in any business; ·esp., to represent sometimes by action; to act a part; to play on a musical instrument; as, the players perform poorly; the musician performs on the organ.