performed — past tense of perform; to carry out an action, task, or function
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: past tense of perform; to carry out an action, task, or function
Pronunciation (IPA): /pərˈfɔːrmd/
Example Sentences
- The magician performed his tricks so badly that even the rabbits looked embarrassed.
- The team performed exceptionally well in the quarterly review.
- She performed CPR on her smartphone when it stopped working.
performed
VERB[/pərˈfɔːrmd/]
past tense of perform; to carry out an action, task, or function
The surgeon performed a successful operation that saved the patient's life.
The musician performed beautifully after weeks of practice. (PERFORM = PERFECT FORM.)
The athlete performed with confidence, transformed through training, and eventually outperformed every competitor.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'performare', combining 'per-' (thoroughly, completely) and 'formare' (to form, shape). The word originally meant to complete or carry through an action to its full extent, evolving to mean to execute or accomplish a task.
Breakdown
per- (thoroughly, completely) + formare (to form, shape, construct). The prefix intensifies the root verb, creating the sense of bringing something to completion through action.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The magician performed his tricks so badly that even the rabbits looked embarrassed.”
“The team performed exceptionally well in the quarterly review.”
“She performed CPR on her smartphone when it stopped working.”
“The orchestra performed Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 last evening.”
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