Definition of Execute

1. Verb. Kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment. "They want to execute the prisoners "; "In some states, criminals are executed"

Exact synonyms: Put To Death
Generic synonyms: Kill, Penalise, Penalize, Punish
Specialized synonyms: Crucify, Burn, Hang, String Up
Derivative terms: Executing, Execution

2. Verb. Murder in a planned fashion. "The Mafioso who collaborated with the police was executed"
Generic synonyms: Bump Off, Dispatch, Hit, Murder, Off, Polish Off, Remove, Slay
Related verbs: Put To Death
Derivative terms: Execution

3. Verb. Put in effect. "He actioned the operation"

4. Verb. Carry out the legalities of. "Execute a will or a deed"
Generic synonyms: Apply, Enforce, Implement
Specialized synonyms: Give
Derivative terms: Execution, Executive, Executor

5. Verb. Carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine. "The computer executed the instruction"
Exact synonyms: Run
Related verbs: Play, Run
Generic synonyms: Apply, Enforce, Implement
Specialized synonyms: Step
Derivative terms: Executive

6. Verb. Carry out or perform an action. "She did a little dance"

7. Verb. Sign in the presence of witnesses. "The President executed the treaty"
Generic synonyms: Sign

Definition of Execute

1. v. t. To follow out or through to the end; to carry out into complete effect; to complete; to finish; to effect; to perform.

2. v. i. To do one's work; to act one's part or purpose.

Definition of Execute

1. Verb. (transitive) To kill as punishment for capital crimes. ¹

2. Verb. (transitive) To carry out; to put into effect. ¹

3. Verb. (transitive) To begin putting into effect. ¹

4. Verb. (transitive) To cause to become legally valid; as, to execute a contract. ¹

5. Verb. (transitive computing) To start, launch or run; as, to execute a program. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Execute

1. to carry out [v -CUTED, -CUTING, -CUTES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Execute

execration
execrations
execrative
execratives
execrator
execrators
execratory
execs
exection
executability
executable
executable code
executables
executant
executants
execute (current term)
execute order
execute orders
executed
executer
executers
executes
executeth
executing
execution
execution of instrument
execution sale
execution speed
execution style
executional peak

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