EXECUTE

/ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/ ► audio Scrabble 16 Words With Friends 18

Definition

  1. verb kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment. — synonyms: put_to_death
  2. verb murder in a planned fashion.
  3. verb put in effect. — synonyms: carry_through, accomplish, carry_out, action, fulfill, fulfil
  4. verb carry out the legalities of.
  5. verb carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine. — synonyms: run
  6. verb carry out or perform an action. — synonyms: perform, do
  7. verb sign in the presence of witnesses.

Examples

  • “There are certain states where it is lawful to execute prisoners convicted of certain crimes.”
  • “I'll execute your orders as soon as this meeting is adjourned.”
  • “to execute a difficult piece of music brilliantly”

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