execute synonyms

execute

v.

  1. To carry out instructions

    perform, administer, do, effect; see perform 1.

  2. To bring to fruition

    complete, produce, accomplish, fulfill; see achieve 1.

  3. To put to death

    electrocute, hang, behead; see electrocute, kill 1. See syn. study at kill, perform.

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