'perform' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'parfornir,' where 'par-' meant 'through' and 'fornir' meant 'to provide.'

'parfornir' transformed into the Middle English word 'performen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'perform.'

Initially, it meant 'to carry out or complete,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to carry out an action or task.'