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EXECUTES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Executes.

Executes - as a verb

Kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment

Example: "In some states, criminals are executed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
put to death
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
penalisepenalizepunish
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Murder in a planned fashion

Example: "The mafioso who collaborated with the police was executed"

Carry out the legalities of

Example: "Execute a will or a deed"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
applyenforceimplement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine

Example: "Run the dishwasher"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
run
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
applyenforceimplement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Carry out or perform an action

Example: "John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
doperform
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sign in the presence of witnesses

Example: "The president executed the treaty"

Example Sentences

"The chef executes the recipe perfectly every time."
"The dancer executes the complex choreography flawlessly."
"The athlete executes a precise dive from the high platform."
"The conductor executes the musical piece with passion."
"The CEO executes the company's strategic plans effectively."
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Word Game Points

Is EXECUTES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, executes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXECUTES has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is EXECUTES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, executes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXECUTES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is EXECUTES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, executes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXECUTES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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