misperform

per·form

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [per-fawrm]
- /pərˈfɔrm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [per-fawrm]
- /pərˈfɔrm/

Definitions of misperform word

verb with object misperform to carry out; execute; do: to perform miracles. 1
verb with object misperform to go through or execute in the proper, customary, or established manner: to perform the marriage ceremony. 1
verb with object misperform to carry into effect; fulfill: Perform what you promise. 1
verb with object misperform to act (a play, part, etc.), as on the stage, in movies, or on television. 1
verb with object misperform to render (music), as by playing or singing. 1
verb with object misperform to accomplish (any action involving skill or ability), as before an audience: to perform a juggling act. 1

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Origin of misperform

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English parformen < Anglo-French parformer, alteration (by association with forme form) of Middle French, Old French parfournir to accomplish. See per-, furnish

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Parts of speech for Misperform

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Misperform

misperform popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for misperform

adj misperform

halfway — to half the distance; to midpoint: The rope reaches only halfway.

Just one Synonym for misperform

Antonyms for misperform

adjective misperform

fastened — to attach firmly or securely in place; fix securely to something else.
zipped — zero or nothing: The score of last night's hockey game was 4–zip.

verb with object misperform

perform — to carry out; execute; do: to perform miracles.

All 3 Antonyms of misperform