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What is another word for Execute? – 192 Execute Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    carry out perform implement enforce administer apply effect fulfill complete accomplish achieve realize bring about put into effect put into practice discharge do act on action effectuate perpetrate prosecute conduct manage direct oversee supervise handle transact negotiate operate run govern regulate control command order decree dictate ordain prescribe mete out inflict exact wreak visit impose levy enforce compel coerce force obligate bind constrain.

    Meaning of Execute

    The primary meaning of the word "execute" is to carry out or put into effect a plan, order, or decision.

    Definitions

    • To carry out or put into effect a plan, order, or decision
    • To perform or do something, especially a task or a piece of work
    • To sign or endorse a document, especially a legal one
    • To put someone to death, especially as a punishment

    Etymology of Execute

    The word "execute" originates from the Latin words "ex" meaning "out" and "sequi" meaning "to follow", and the Latin word "executio" meaning "a following out or through", which is derived from "exsequi" meaning "to follow out or through"
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to mean "to carry out or put into effect" and has evolved to include various related meanings

    Example Uses

    • The company will execute the plan to expand into new markets next year
    • The artist will execute a new painting for the exhibition
    • The judge will execute the sentence and the prisoner will be put to death
    • The team will execute the strategy to win the game

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    cancel abandon stop halt discontinue postpone delay suspend omit neglect ignore overlook disregard forget omit refuse reject decline deny prohibit forbid prevent hinder obstruct block thwart frustrate fail abandon relinquish surrender give up cease.

    Related Nouns

    execution executor executrix executioner implementation implementationer performer performance administration administrator management manager director direction supervision supervisor operation operator governance governor regulation regulator control controller command commander order ordainer decree decretor dictate dictator prescription prescriber.

    Related Verbs

    implement enforce administer apply effect fulfill complete accomplish achieve realize bring about put into effect put into practice discharge do act on action effectuate perpetrate prosecute conduct manage direct oversee supervise handle transact negotiate operate run govern regulate control command order decree dictate ordain prescribe mete out.

    Related Adjectives

    executive executory implementational administrative managerial directorial supervisory operational governmental regulatory controlling commanding orderly organized systematic methodical efficient effective successful accomplished realized fulfilled completed done acted upon actionable enforceable applicable effectual efficacious.