perform

/pəˈfɔːm/verb
Elementary
1

To do (something); to execute.

2

To exhibit an expected pattern of behavior; to function; to work.

3

Of a man, to be able to initiate or fulfill an act of sexual intercourse.

4

To act in accordance with (a contract); to fulfill one’s terms of (a contract).

5

To fulfill contractually agreed-to terms.

6

To do (something) in front of an audience, such as acting or music, often in order to entertain.

7

To behave theatrically so as to give the impression of (a quality, character trait, etc.); to feign.

8

To behave in accordance with, and thereby in turn shape, (a social notion or role).

9

To behave in ways that carry meaning in social contexts.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing