executed
Pronunciation: [ˈɛksɪkjuted]
Word
Context: "action or performance"
(verb) to carry out or perform an action, plan, or task. It’s like when you do something you planned, such as finishing your homework or acting in a play.
Example
She executed the dance routine perfectly at the recital.
Example
He didn't execute the instructions correctly and missed a few steps.
Example
Did you execute your plan to finish the project on time?
Context: "law or punishment"
(verb) to carry out a legal penalty, typically to put someone to death according to the law. This usually happens after a person has been found guilty of a very serious crime.
Example
The state executed the prisoner after a lengthy legal process.
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In some countries, the death penalty is not executed at all.
Example
What happens if a prisoner is executed?
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