Index of English words, starting with "pe"

(1) - Perforce (v. t.) To force; to compel.
(2) - Perforce (adv.) By force; of necessary; at any rate.

(1) - Perform (v. i.) To do, execute, or accomplish something; to acquit one's self in any business; esp., to represent sometimes by action; to act a part; to play on a musical instrument; as, the players perform poorly; the musician performs on the organ.
(2) - Perform (v. t.) To represent; to act; to play; as in drama.
(3) - Perform (v. t.) To discharge; to fulfill; to act up to; as, to perform a duty; to perform a promise or a vow.
(4) - Perform (v. t.) To carry through; to bring to completion; to achieve; to accomplish; to execute; to do.

(1) - Performable (a.) Admitting of being performed, done, or executed; practicable.

(1) - Performance (n.) That which is performed or accomplished; a thing done or carried through; an achievement; a deed; an act; a feat; esp., an action of an elaborate or public character.
(2) - Performance (n.) The act of performing; the carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action; as, the performance of an undertaking of a duty.

(1) - Performer (n.) One who performs, accomplishes, or fulfills; as, a good promiser, but a bad performer; especially, one who shows skill and training in any art; as, a performer of the drama; a performer on the harp.