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performing

[pərˈfɔːmɪŋ]

performing Definition

  • 1carrying out a particular action or activity
  • 2entertaining an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music

Using performing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "performing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company is performing well this quarter.

  • Example

    She is performing in the school play tonight.

  • Example

    He enjoys performing magic tricks for his friends.

  • Example

    The band will be performing at the festival next week.

performing Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with performing

  • a performance that is presented to an audience in real-time and in person

    Example

    The theater is hosting a live performance of the play this weekend.

  • an art form that combines visual art with dramatic performance

    Example

    The museum is showcasing a collection of performance art pieces this month.

  • a feeling of nervousness or fear before or during a performance

    Example

    The singer experienced performance anxiety before her big concert.

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Summary: performing in Brief

The verb 'performing' [pərˈfɔːmɪŋ] can refer to carrying out a specific action or entertaining an audience through acting, singing, dancing, or playing music. Examples include 'The company is performing well this quarter.' and 'She is performing in the school play tonight.' The term extends into phrases like 'live performance,' and 'performance art,' and idioms like 'performance anxiety,' denoting nervousness or fear before or during a performance.

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