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Meaning of executes
The primary meaning of the word "executes" is to carry out or put into effect a plan, order, or law.
Etymology of executes
The word "executes" originates from the Latin "executus", which is the past participle of "executere", meaning to follow out or carry out
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of carrying out a plan, order, or law
Synonyms
carries out
performs
implements
enacts
administers
fulfills
accomplishes
achieves
completes
finishes
realizes
brings about
effects
puts into effect
puts into action
discharges
conducts
manages
directs
supervises
oversees
controls
regulates
governs
enforces
applies
practices
exercises
operates
acts
does
undertakes
takes action
takes steps
proceeds
pursues
perpetuates
executes
transacts
negotiates
settles
handles
deals with
treats
processes
carries through
follows through
follows up
puts into practice
puts into operation
Definitions
- To carry out or put into effect a plan, order, or law
- * To perform or do something, especially in a skillful or efficient way
- * To sign or put one's name on a document, especially to make it legally valid
- * To carry out a sentence or punishment, especially a death sentence
Usage Examples
- The company will execute a new marketing strategy to increase sales
- * The president executes the laws passed by Congress
- * The artist executes a beautiful painting with skill and precision
- * The court will execute the sentence as soon as possible
Antonyms
fails
neglects
omits
overlooks
ignores
disregards
disobeys
refuses
declines
abstains
postpones
delays
suspends
cancels
aborts
repeals
revokes
annuls
voids
invalidates
contradicts
opposes
resists
hinders
obstructs
thwarts
foils
frustrates
defeats
fails to carry out
does not fulfill