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execute
('/E/ks/@/,k/j//u/t )

verb (v)

  • kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment(verb.social)
    Example:
    In some states, criminals are executed.
    Synonym:
    put to death
    source: wordnet30
  • murder in a planned fashion(verb.social)
    Example:
    The Mafioso who collaborated with the police was executed.
    source: wordnet30
  • put in effect(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Execute the decision of the people.
    source: wordnet30
  • carry out the legalities of(verb.social)
    Example:
    Execute a will or a deed.
    source: wordnet30
  • carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine(verb.social)
    Example:
    The computer executed the instruction.
    Synonym:
    run
    source: wordnet30
  • carry out or perform an action(verb.creation)
    Example:
    The skater executed a triple pirouette.
    Synonym:
    do, perform
    source: wordnet30
  • sign in the presence of witnesses(verb.communication)
    Example:
    The President executed the treaty.
    source: wordnet30
  • To follow out or through to the end; to carry out into complete effect; to complete; to finish; to effect; to perform.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To do one's work; to act one's part or purpose.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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