perform



*old warhorse

a performance piece that is performed often. (*Typically: be ~; become ~; perform ~; play ~.) The symphony orchestra played a few old warhorses and then some ghastly contemporary stuff that will never again see the light of day.
See also: old, warhorse

perform something on someone or something

to do something to someone or something; to carry out a procedure on someone or something. The surgeon performed a simple office procedure on the patient. Do you expect me to perform magic on this problem?
See also: on, perform

perform/work miracles

to be extremely effective in improving a situation Di's worked miracles in the kitchen - I've never seen it look so clean. These days plastic surgeons can perform miracles.
See also: miracle, perform

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
LeonardLEN-ərd (English), LAY-o-nahrt (Dutch)English, Dutch, German, Ancient Germanic
SveaSVE-ahSwedish
Isobel-Scottish
Eusebios-Ancient Greek
Ora (2)-Hebrew
Theophilusthee-AHF-ə-ləs (English)Biblical, Ancient Greek (Latinized)