Execute Definition & Meaning
execute
- verb
- kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment; "In some states, criminals are executed"
- murder in a planned fashion; "The Mafioso who collaborated with the police was executed"
- put in effect; "carry out a task"; "execute the decision of the people"; "He actioned the operation"
- carry out the legalities of; "execute a will or a deed"
- carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine; "Run the dishwasher"; "run a new program on the Mac"; "the computer executed the instruction"
- carry out or perform an action; "John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters"; "the skater executed a triple pirouette"; "she did a little dance"
- sign in the presence of witnesses; "The President executed the treaty"
"Execute" in song lyrics
See how execute is used in real songs:
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"With perfection, execute"
Tha Beggas — Ju Va De (Deja Vu) -
"Take your mouth off mute, I shoot to execute"
Botany Boys — Kokane Kowboy -
"when there is a real mission to execute"
DJ Krush f/ CL Smooth — Only The Strong Survive
Words that rhyme with execute
Usage tips for "execute"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "execute" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for execute to find words that pair well.