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perform

/pərˈfɔːrm/
English Definition
v. do, carry out
中文释义
执行,表演
Example Sentence

The research team must perform a series of controlled experiments to test the new hypothesis about cellular regeneration.

研究团队必须进行一系列受控实验,以检验关于细胞再生的新假设。

Synonyms
execute carry out accomplish
Antonyms
neglect omit
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

Physician Leo Ferraro agrees that the nasal spray produces a strong antibody response but stresses that its real-world effectiveness depends on proper administration technique, which clinical trial staff, unlike ordinary patients self-administering the spray at home, were trained to perform correctly.

From a Cross-Text Connections question · Craft and Structure

An archaeologist proposes that a newly excavated settlement had a specialized division of labor rather than every household performing the same tasks.

From a Command of Evidence: Textual question · Information and Ideas

Interviews conducted with retired professional dancers revealed that most did not cite chronic injury or the physical demands of aging as their primary reason for retiring, but rather a growing desire to explore choreography and teaching after years of focusing exclusively on performing.

From a Central Ideas and Details question · Information and Ideas

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
per(complete)+form(form).
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “perform”?

  1. A To please, meet needs
  2. B Move forward
  3. C Do, carry out
  4. D To predict the future
Show answer

C — Do, carry out. “perform” means do, carry out.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “do, carry out”?

  1. A satisfy
  2. B advance
  3. C perform
  4. D foretell
Show answer

C — perform. “perform” means do, carry out.

Common questions about “perform”

What does “perform” mean?

perform — do, carry out. In Chinese: 执行,表演.

How do you pronounce “perform”?

perform is pronounced /pərˈfɔːrm/.

How is “perform” used in a sentence?

The research team must perform a series of controlled experiments to test the new hypothesis about cellular regeneration. (研究团队必须进行一系列受控实验,以检验关于细胞再生的新假设。)

What are synonyms for “perform”?

execute, carry out, accomplish — all close in meaning to perform (do, carry out).

What is the opposite of “perform”?

neglect, omit — each the opposite of perform (do, carry out).

Is “perform” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. perform is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “perform”?

per(complete)+form(form).

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