performed

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  1. transitive verb To begin and carry through to completion; do: The surgeon performed the operation.
  2. transitive verb To take action in accordance with the requirements of; fulfill: perform one's contractual obligations.
  3. transitive verb To enact (a feat or role) before an audience.

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