Synonyms of performs

performs

verb

present tense third-person singular of perform

1

as in executes

to carry through (as a process) to completion

she performed the task quickly and expertly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• executes
• accomplishes
• fulfills
• fulfils
• achieves
• does
• implements
• makes
• prosecutes
• negotiates
• completes
• commits
• carries out
• perpetrates
• goes through
• pulls off
• follows through (with)
• carries off
• realizes
• finishes
• puts through
• brings off
• effectuates
• practices
• brings about
• attains
• effects
• practises
• reenacts
• repeats
• works (at)
• engages (in)
• compasses
• nails
• ends
• actualizes
• aces
• winds up
• reduplicates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fails
• slurs
• slights
• skimps

2

as in acts

to have a certain purpose

the kidneys perform as a filtering system for the blood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• acts
• serves
• functions
• works
• operates
• manages
• directs
• regulates
• handles
• runs
• controls
• administers
• guides
• supervises
• oversees
• carries on

3

as in plays

to present a portrayal or performance of

has always dreamed of performing Hamlet on stage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plays
• portrays
• interprets
• depicts
• does
• represents
• acts
• impersonates
• enacts
• renders
• dramatizes
• acts out
• imitates
• mimics
• pantomimes
• underplays
• overacts
• masquerades
• overplays
• mimes
• role-plays
• takes on
• poses (as)
• playacts
• stars (in)
• coacts
• hams
• clowns
• apes
• roleplays
• costars

4

as in works

to produce a desired effect

the new medication performed surprisingly well

Synonyms & Similar Words

• works
• operates
• reacts
• takes
• acts
• responds
• behaves
• takes effect
• results
• affects
• takes hold
• influences
• sways
• redounds
• pans out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• backfires
• fizzles