overperform

per·form

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Transcription

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

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

Definitions of overperform word

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

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Origin of overperform

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 Overperform

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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overperform 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.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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