execute Antonyms

Meaning of execute

Wordnet

execute (v)

kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment

murder in a planned fashion

put in effect

carry out the legalities of

carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine

carry out or perform an action

sign in the presence of witnesses

Webster

execute (v. t.)

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

To complete, as a legal instrument; to perform what is required to give validity to, as by signing and perhaps sealing and delivering; as, to execute a deed, lease, mortgage, will, etc.

To give effect to; to do what is provided or required by; to perform the requirements or stimulations of; as, to execute a decree, judgment, writ, or process.

To infect capital punishment on; to put to death in conformity to a legal sentence; as, to execute a traitor.

Too put to death illegally; to kill.

To perform, as a piece of music, either on an instrument or with the voice; as, to execute a difficult part brilliantly.

Webster

execute (v. i.)

To do one's work; to act one's part of purpose.

To perform musically.

execute Sentence Examples

  1. The computer executed the program swiftly and efficiently.
  2. The government executed the convicted criminal as a punishment for their crimes.
  3. The soldier executed the orders of his commanding officer without question.
  4. The musician executed a flawless performance of the difficult piece.
  5. The artist executed the sculpture with great precision and detail.
  6. The surgeon executed the complex operation skillfully and successfully.
  7. The chef executed the delicate dish with artistry and flair.
  8. The engineer executed the construction project on time and within budget.
  9. The manager executed the plan to restructure the company effectively and efficiently.
  10. The actor executed the role with conviction and authenticity.

FAQs About the word execute

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The computer executed the program swiftly and efficiently.

The government executed the convicted criminal as a punishment for their crimes.

The soldier executed the orders of his commanding officer without question.

The musician executed a flawless performance of the difficult piece.