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performer

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/pərˈfɔːrmər/ · per-form-er

A person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or presenting in some other way.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or presenting in some other way.

ایک شخص جو اداکاری، گانے، رقص کرنے، یا کسی اور طریقے سے سامعین کو تفریح فراہم کرتا ہے۔

اداکار

adaakar

Synonyms

artistentertaineractorفنکاردستکاراداکار

Antonyms

audiencespectatorobserverسامعینناظرمشاہدہ کرنے والا

Common Collocations

  • stage performer
  • live performer
  • performance artist

Example Sentences

The performer captivated the audience with her incredible voice.

اداکار نے اپنی شاندار آواز سے سامعین کو مسحور کیا۔

Adaakar ne apni shandaar awaaz se sami'een ko mashoor kiya.

He is a talented performer known for his dance skills.

وہ اپنی رقص کی مہارتوں کے لئے مشہور ایک باصلاحیت اداکار ہے۔

Woh apni raqs ki maharaton ke liye mashhoor aik basahalat adaakar hai.

Many performers participated in the arts festival.

بہت سے اداکاروں نے فنون لطیفہ کے میلے میں حصہ لیا۔

Bohat se adaakaron ne funoon-e-lateefa ke mele mein hissa liya.

Easily Confused With

perform:Perform is the verb form meaning to carry out an action, while performer is the noun that refers to the one who performs.

Word Family

performance
nounپیشکش
performing
verbادائیگی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a performer on stage bringing joy to the audience.

A vibrant stage with colorful lights and an enthusiastic crowd.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہر ایک اداکار کا اس دنیا میں اپنا ہی رنگ ہے، لیکن سب سے الگ ہے وہ جو دل سے ادا کرتا ہے۔

Har aik adaakar ka is duniya mein apna hi rang hai, Lekin sab se alag hai woh jo dil se ada karta hai.

Every performer has their own unique flair in this world, But the one who performs from the heart is truly different.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آندھی میں چراغ بجھ نہیں سکتا

Aandhi mein chiraag bujh nahin sakta

A light cannot be extinguished in a storm.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "performare" — to carry out, accomplish

First known use: 15th century

The word 'performer' originates from the Latin 'performare', meaning to carry out or accomplish, transitioning through Middle English before arriving in modern usage.