Word Information

Execute

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Definitions for Execute

verb
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
Synonyms
put to death
Examples
  1. In some states, criminals are executed
verb
murder in a planned fashion
Examples
  1. The Mafioso who collaborated with the police was executed
verb
put in effect
Synonyms
carry through accomplish carry out action fulfill fulfil
Examples
  1. carry out a task
  2. execute the decision of the people
  3. He actioned the operation
verb
carry out the legalities of
Examples
  1. execute a will or a deed
verb
carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine
Synonyms
run
Examples
  1. Run the dishwasher
  2. run a new program on the Mac
  3. the computer executed the instruction
verb
carry out or perform an action
Synonyms
Examples
  1. John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters
  2. the skater executed a triple pirouette
  3. she did a little dance
verb
sign in the presence of witnesses
Examples
  1. The President executed the treaty

Scrabble (16 points)

Words with Friends (18 points)

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