Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Execute.
How to pronounce execute:
US
Execute - as a verb
Kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
Example: "In some states, criminals are executed"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
put to deathHypernyms (Closely Related)
penalise10penalize19punish11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Murder in a planned fashion
Example: "The mafioso who collaborated with the police was executed"
Put in effect
Example: "Carry out a task"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accomplish21action8carry outcarry throughfulfil12fulfill13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
complete14finish12effect14effectuate18set upHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Carry out the legalities of
Example: "Execute a will or a deed"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
apply12enforce12implement15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine
Example: "Run the dishwasher"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
run3Hypernyms (Closely Related)
apply12enforce12implement15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Carry out or perform an action
Example: "John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
do3perform14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Sign in the presence of witnesses
Example: "The president executed the treaty"
Example Sentences
"The criminal was executed for his crimes."
"The CEO decided to execute a new business strategy to increase profits."
"The command to execute the program was entered."
"The skilled chef was able to execute the complicated recipe flawlessly."
"The soldiers had to execute their orders without hesitation."
Word Game Points
Is EXECUTE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, execute is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXECUTE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is EXECUTE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, execute is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXECUTE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is EXECUTE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, execute is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXECUTE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
