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Grammar : Verb
Spell : ek-si-kyoot
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɛk sɪˌkyut



Definition of executes

Origin :
  • late 14c., "to carry into effect," from Old French executer (14c.), from Medieval Latin executare, from Latin execut-/exsecut-, past participle stem of exequi/exsequi "to follow out" (see execution). Meaning "to inflict capital punishment" is from late 15c. Related: Executed; executing.
  • verb kill
  • verb carry out a task
Example sentences :
  • We think that he is a spirit who moves where he lists, and executes the decrees of heaven.
  • Extract from : « Morning Star » by H. Rider Haggard
  • The left or right half only of the guard as indicated, executes the movement.
  • Extract from : « Manual of Military Training » by James A. Moss
  • She executes a sinuous pantomimic dance of youth and desire.
  • Extract from : « Clair de Lune » by Michael Strange
  • Whatever he desired as elector he executes as National Guard.
  • Extract from : « The Origins of Contemporary France, Volume 2 (of 6) » by Hippolyte A. Taine
  • In both departments he executes his own will: when he speaks, he speaks with authority.
  • Extract from : « The Parables of Our Lord » by William Arnot
  • Not in the Executive, for he only executes and cannot make laws.
  • Extract from : « American Eloquence, Volume IV. (of 4) » by Various
  • He accordingly plans, and executes, a new missionary excursion.
  • Extract from : « Not Paul, But Jesus » by Jeremy Bentham
  • He reads it mentally and then executes the action indicated on the card.
  • Extract from : « Montessori Elementary Materials » by Maria Montessori
  • Finally it is the power of this substance which executes the volition.
  • Extract from : « Leibniz's New Essays Concerning the Human Understanding » by John Dewey
  • She then executes the "Dance of the Seven Veils," casting one veil after another from her.
  • Extract from : « The Complete Opera Book » by Gustav Kobb

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