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



Definition of executing

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 :
  • None could blame him for executing the commands she gave him.
  • Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini
  • He explained his plan to her, and she set herself at once to executing it.
  • Extract from : « The Heart of Thunder Mountain » by Edfrid A. Bingham
  • I have, so to say, the 'sentiment' of all things in my heart, but am not capable of executing one of them.
  • Extract from : « A Day's Ride » by Charles James Lever
  • The band was executing, with immense bravura, the complicated finale.
  • Extract from : « A Set of Six » by Joseph Conrad
  • Often these latter are executing a quite contradictory plan.
  • Extract from : « The Industries of Animals » by Frdric Houssay
  • Jack and Blanche, executing their final and most superb slide, heard or cared not.
  • Extract from : « Clare Avery » by Emily Sarah Holt
  • As it is, the editor in executing his task has done what he could in this respect.
  • Extract from : « The Scottish Reformation » by Alexander F. Mitchell
  • It was agreed that the account should be paid by his executing a new sign-board.
  • Extract from : « Art in England » by Dutton Cook
  • "We shall," said the Major, executing the bluff on behalf of himself and his partner.
  • Extract from : « Tristram of Blent » by Anthony Hope
  • "I'll take the responsibility of not executing the warrant," said McNorton.
  • Extract from : « The Green Rust » by Edgar Wallace

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