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English to English verb
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kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment |  | Example: In some states, criminals are executed
source: wordnet30
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murder in a planned fashion | | Example: The Mafioso who collaborated with the police was executed
source: wordnet30
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put in effect | | Example: carry out a task
execute the decision of the people
He actioned the operation
source: wordnet30
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carry out the legalities of | | Example: execute a will or a deed
source: wordnet30
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carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine | | Example: Run the dishwasher
run a new program on the Mac
the computer executed the instruction
source: wordnet30
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carry out or perform an action | | Example: John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters
the skater executed a triple pirouette
she did a little dance
source: wordnet30
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sign in the presence of witnesses | | Example: The President executed the treaty
source: wordnet30
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To follow out or through to the end; to carry out into complete effect; to complete; to finish; to effect; to perform. | | source: webster1913
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To do one's work; to act one's part or purpose. | | source: webster1913
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