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English Dictionary: performing by the DICT Development Group
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
performing
n
  1. the performance of a part or role in a drama [syn: acting, playing, playacting, performing]
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Perform \Per*form"\, 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.
  
                     I will cry unto God most high, unto God that
                     performeth all things for me.            --Ps. lvii. 2.
  
                     Great force to perform what they did attempt. --Sir
                                                                              P. Sidney.
  
      2. To discharge; to fulfill; to act up to; as, to perform a
            duty; to perform a promise or a vow.
  
                     To perform your father's will.            --Shak.
  
      3. To represent; to act; to play; as in drama.
  
                     Perform a part thou hast not done before. --Shak.
  
      Syn: To accomplish; do; act; transact; achieve; execute;
               discharge; fulfill; effect; complete; consummate. See
               {Accomplish}.
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