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- [per-fawrm]
- /pərˈfɔrm/
- /pəˈfɔːmə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [per-fawrm]
- /pərˈfɔrm/
Definitions of performer word
- verb with object performer to carry out; execute; do: to perform miracles. 1
- verb with object performer to go through or execute in the proper, customary, or established manner: to perform the marriage ceremony. 1
- verb with object performer to carry into effect; fulfill: Perform what you promise. 1
- verb with object performer to act (a play, part, etc.), as on the stage, in movies, or on television. 1
- verb with object performer to render (music), as by playing or singing. 1
- verb with object performer to accomplish (any action involving skill or ability), as before an audience: to perform a juggling act. 1
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Origin of performer
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
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Performer
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
performer 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".
performer usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for performer
noun performer
- acrobat — a person noted for his frequent and rapid changes of position or allegiances
- actor — An actor is someone whose job is acting in plays or films. 'Actor' in the singular usually refers to a man, but some women who act prefer to be called 'actors' rather than 'actresses'.
- aerialist — a trapeze artist or tightrope walker
- artiste — An artiste is a professional entertainer, for example a singer or a dancer.
- balancer — a person or thing that balances
Top questions with performer
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