Synonyms for

Execute

Verb / ˈeksʌˌkju:t / Another word for execute — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to carry out or perform a task or order, to put to death as a legal punishment

Synonyms & similar words

perform puttodeath do accomplish fulfil carrythrough run carryout fulfill action accomplish complete fulfill implement perform enact do prosecute kill slay execute dispatch assassinate eliminate annihilate obliterate eradicate exterminate

Synonyms by register

Formal

implement perform accomplish enact fulfill

Informal

do carry out get done pull off

Literary

dispatch enforce effectuate

Antonyms

halt delay stop abort cancel neglect omit

Common collocations

  • execute a plan
  • execute a command
  • execute a strategy
  • execute a maneuver
  • execute a design
  • execute a program
  • execute a sentence

Word family

noun execution
verb execute
adjective executable

Usage note

While 'execute' can mean to carry out a plan or task, it also has a strong connotation of carrying out a death sentence or a complex technical procedure. Be mindful of the context to avoid unintended meanings.

Example sentences

  1. He will execute the plan to perfection.
  2. The king ordered the execution of the traitor.
  3. The chef will execute the recipe with precision.
  4. It is important to execute a will properly to avoid legal issues.
  5. The general will execute the battle plan with precision.

Quotes

  • I can calculate the movement of stars, but not the madness of men. - Isaac Newton
  • The secret of getting ahead is getting started. - Mark Twain
  • The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. - Edmund Burke

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