What is "performed"

Perform \Per*form"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Performed; p. pr. & vb. n. Performing.] [OE. performen, parfourmen, parfournen, OF. parfornir, parfournir, to finish, complete; OF. & F. par (see Par) + fournir to finish, complete. The word has been influenced by form; cf. L. performare to form thoroughly. See Furnish.]

1. To carry through; to bring to completion; to achieve; to accomplish; to execute; to do.

   I will cry unto God most high, unto God that performeth all things for me.
   --Ps. lvii.

2. Great force to perform what they did attempt.
   --Sir P. Sidney.

   2. To discharge; to fulfill; to act up to; as, to perform a duty; to perform a promise or a vow.

   To perform your father's will.
   --Shak.

3. To represent; to act; to play; as in drama.

   Perform a part thou hast not done before.
   --Shak.

   Syn: To accomplish; do; act; transact; achieve; execute; discharge; fulfill; effect; complete; consummate. See Accomplish.

vb. (en-past of: perform)