Perform - translation, pronunciation and examples
perform
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When to use perform
выступать на сцене
исполнять песню
исполнять танец
выступать вживую
выступать на публике
perform usage examples
Ансамбль будет выступать с традиционными песнями на площади.
The troupe will perform traditional songs at the square.
Каждый год дети выступают в народном спектакле.
Each year children perform in a folk play.
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Default neutral verb meaning to carry out a public act (music, theatre, speech).
Idiom meaning to go onto the stage or begin performing; focuses on the act of starting.
To put on a show; emphasizes organizing/performing an entire entertainment event.
To talk or deliver a speech; narrower than 'perform' when meaning 'to entertain'.
To perform as an actor or to behave in a certain way; usually used for drama/acting.
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perform synonyms
What's the difference between perform / take the stage / give a show / speak / act / play
Default neutral verb meaning to carry out a public act (music, theatre, speech).
The band will perform at the festival tonight.
Группа будет выступать на фестивале сегодня вечером.
Idiom meaning to go onto the stage or begin performing; focuses on the act of starting.
She took the stage to a standing ovation.
Она вышла на сцену под овации.
To put on a show; emphasizes organizing/performing an entire entertainment event.
They gave a show at the club every Friday.
Они давали шоу в клубе каждую пятницу.
To talk or deliver a speech; narrower than 'perform' when meaning 'to entertain'.
She will speak about climate change at the conference.
Она будет выступать с речью о климатических изменениях на конференции.
To perform as an actor or to behave in a certain way; usually used for drama/acting.
He will act in the new play next month.
Он будет выступать в новой пьесе в следующем месяце.
She will play the lead violin part at the concert.
Она будет выступать в роли первой скрипки на концерте.
To show up or make an appearance (on stage/TV); may not imply full performance.
The singer will appear on the late-night show tomorrow.
Певец появится в программе поздно вечером завтра.
To give or show something (a talk, report, or programme); often formal and info-focused.
She will present her research at the seminar.
Она будет выступать с докладом на семинаре.
To amuse or provide enjoyment to an audience; implies intention to amuse rather than just appear.
The comedian entertained the crowd for an hour.
Комик развлекал публику в течение часа.
To display or highlight talent or work; often used about opportunities to exhibit skills.
The festival showcases emerging artists every year.
Фестиваль демонстрирует молодых артистов каждый год.
To be the main or top-billed performer at an event; specific role within a bill.
The band will headline the summer festival.
Группа будет возглавлять афишу летнего фестиваля.
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How to pronounce perform and what this word means
perform translation: выступать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce perform
/pəˈfɔːm/
perform translation
выступать
perform examples
The troupe will perform traditional songs at the square.
perform transcription
/pəˈfɔːm/, /pərˈfɔrm/
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Questions about this word
perform meaning: what does it mean?
perform art
perform pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
perform is pronounced as /pəˈfɔːm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
perform definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The troupe will perform traditional songs at the square. Translation: Ансамбль будет выступать с традиционными песнями на площади.
Is perform part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, perform (выступать) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is perform part of Skills and Career vocabulary?
Yes, perform (выступать) can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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