execute

/ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/ · verb

Meaning

To kill as punishment for capital crimes.
To carry out; to put into effect.
To perform.
To carry out, to perform an act; to put into effect or cause to become legally binding or valid (as a contract) by so doing.
To start, launch or run
To run, usually successfully.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

put to death(English)carry(English)carry out(English)carry through(English)accomplish(English)perform(English)fulfill(English)fulfil(English)warrants(English)instructions(English)commands(English)execution(English)

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Sources

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