- perform 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.
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perform miracles — perform/work/miracles phrase to achieve extremely impressive results As chief negotiator she has performed miracles in breaking down barriers between the two sides. Thesaurus: to do something well or better than someone elsesynonym Main entry … Useful english dictionary
perform */*/*/ — UK [pə(r)ˈfɔː(r)m] / US [pərˈfɔrm] verb Word forms perform : present tense I/you/we/they perform he/she/it performs present participle performing past tense performed past participle performed 1) a) [transitive] to complete an action or activity … English dictionary
perform — per|form [ pər fɔrm ] verb *** 1. ) intransitive or transitive to do something in front of an audience in order to entertain them, for example by acting in a play or singing: The opera was first performed in 1992. Akram went on to perform on… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Miracles attributed to Jesus — According to the canonical Gospels, Jesus worked many miracles in the course of his ministry, which may be categorized into cures, exorcisms, dominion over nature, three instances of raising the dead, and various others. To many Christians, the… … Wikipedia
perform — performable, adj. performer, n. /peuhr fawrm /, v.t. 1. to carry out; execute; do: to perform miracles. 2. to go through or execute in the proper, customary, or established manner: to perform the marriage ceremony. 3. to carry into effect;… … Universalium
perform — per|form W2S3 [pəˈfo:m US pərˈfo:rm] v [Date: 1300 1400; : Anglo French; Origin: performer, from Old French perfournir, from fournir to complete ] 1.) [I and T] to do something to entertain people, for example by acting a play or playing a piece… … Dictionary of contemporary English
perform — [[t]pə(r)fɔ͟ː(r)m[/t]] ♦♦ performs, performing, performed 1) VERB When you perform a task or action, especially a complicated one, you do it. [V n] We re looking for people of all ages who have performed outstanding acts of bravery, kindness or… … English dictionary
perform — /pəˈfɔm / (say puh fawm) verb (t) 1. to carry out; execute; do: to perform miracles. 2. to go through or execute in due form: to perform a ceremony. 3. to carry into effect; fulfil. 4. to act (a play, a part, etc.), as on the stage. 5. to render… …
perform — verb 1 (I, T) to do something to entertain people, for example by acting a play, or playing a piece of music: I ve never seen Othello performed so brilliantly. | Chris will be performing in public next week. 2 (T) to do something such as a piece… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
Miracles of Modern Science — (or MOMS) is an American independent band originating in Princeton University in 2004. The band is composed of Evan Younger (double bass, lead vocals), Josh Hirshfeld (mandolin, vocals), Kieran Ledwidge (violin), Geoff McDonald (cello), and Tyler … Wikipedia
