To perform as
Example: She will perform as the lead singer in the concert.
Definition
"To perform as" means to act or present oneself in a specific role or capacity, especially in artistic or entertainment settings. For example, an artist might perform as a lead singer, playing that particular role during a concert or show.
Etymology
The phrase "to perform as" combines the verb "perform," which comes from the Old French 'parfournir' meaning 'to complete or carry out,' with the preposition "as," used to indicate the role or capacity in which someone acts. Did you know? The word "perform" originally implied fulfilling a task or duty, but over time it became closely associated with artistic presentations.
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"To perform as" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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