add |
to perform the mathematical operation of addition. [1/5 definitions] |
baptize |
to perform the Christian ceremony of dipping in or sprinkling with water as a symbol of becoming a member of the church. [1/2 definitions] |
begin |
to perform the first step of (something); start. [1/3 definitions] |
celebrate |
to perform as part of public worship. [1/3 definitions] |
commission |
an order giving permission to perform a certain task. [3/7 definitions] |
commit |
to do; perform. [1/3 definitions] |
device |
an invention or machine used to perform simple tasks or something else made for a specific purpose. [1/2 definitions] |
do1 |
to carry out; perform. [1/12 definitions] |
duty |
a particular task or function one is required to perform. [1/4 definitions] |
excel |
to do or perform better than others. |
experiment |
to perform an experiment; to explore by trying different things. [1/2 definitions] |
fill |
to work or perform in. [1/7 definitions] |
improvise |
to make up while one is performing; perform without planning or practice. [1/2 definitions] |
interpret |
to perform in a way that shows new meaning. [1/4 definitions] |
machine |
a device with a system of parts that work together to perform a task. Cars, computers, hair dryers, and vacuum cleaners are all examples of machines. |
minister |
a person authorized to perform or help at the religious services of some religions. [1/4 definitions] |
miss1 |
to fail to perform, attend, or otherwise experience. [1/8 definitions] |
multiply1 |
to perform arithmetic multiplication. [1/5 definitions] |
musical |
a play or movie in which characters at times perform songs instead of speaking their parts. [1/5 definitions] |
neglect |
to fail to do or perform. [1/5 definitions] |
operate |
to perform surgery (usually followed by "on"). [1/3 definitions] |