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Synonyms for executed

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

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Définition of executed

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.
  • adj performed
  • adj formally put to death
Example sentences :
  • Their hands were tied and they were to be executed in a few moments.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • The national verdict of 1896 has for the most part been executed.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • His proposal was received with acclamations, and executed with the swiftness of thought.
  • Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • Wills and other private deeds may of course be executed by phonograph.
  • Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
  • Tawell was executed, and the notoriety of the case brought the telegraph into repute.
  • Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
  • I executed your commission in Glasgow, and I hope the cocoa came safe.
  • Extract from : « The Letters of Robert Burns » by Robert Burns
  • Ten of the men were apprehended for the felony, and eight of them were executed.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
  • And he had executed an exchange of plates under Cornelia's deprecating eyes.
  • Extract from : « Southern Lights and Shadows » by Various
  • The bravest of the Earthmen died in battle, or were executed afterwards.
  • Extract from : « Slaves of Mercury » by Nat Schachner
  • The order of the sovereign is executed on the spot, and nobody murmurs.
  • Extract from : « The History of Louisiana » by Le Page Du Pratz

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