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execute

[ek-si-kyoot] / ˈɛk sɪˌkyut /
VERB
kill
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assassinate behead hang murder shoot
STRONG
electrocute eliminate finish gas guillotine liquidate purge
WEAK
bump off do in knock off put away put to death
VERB
carry out a task
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplish complete deal with do enact enforce implement meet perform prosecute pull off take care of
STRONG
achieve act administer administrate cause consummate discharge effect finish fulfill govern percolate realize render score transact
WEAK
bring off bring to fruition come through do the job do the trick do to a T earn wings get there hack it make it polish off put into effect put over put through sail through take care of business
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon cancel fail forget give up halt hinder neglect stop
STRONG
deny ignore
WEAK
disregard shirk

Example Sentences

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In its defense programs, GE Aerospace continues "to execute with speed against high-priority military needs in support of US and allied warfighters," Culp added.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Other venues and World Cup committees could still execute sponsorship deals like the one Philadelphia made with Airbnb, but none have been announced yet.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

“Simple to execute, yet unique in L.A. I’d love a pink building.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

A deal with Sheffield took years to execute.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

They have the power to teach, police, judge, and execute.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung

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