verb (v)

• kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment(verb.social)

  Example:
  In some states, criminals are executed.
  

  Synonym:
  put to death
  

  source: wordnet30
• murder in a planned fashion(verb.social)

  Example:
  The Mafioso who collaborated with the police was executed.
  

  source: wordnet30
• put in effect(verb.creation)

  Example:
  Execute the decision of the people.
  

  Synonym:
  accomplish, action, carry out, carry through, fulfil, fulfill
  

  source: wordnet30
• carry out the legalities of(verb.social)

  Example:
  Execute a will or a deed.
  

  source: wordnet30
• carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine(verb.social)

  Example:
  The computer executed the instruction.
  

  Synonym:
  run
  

  source: wordnet30
• carry out or perform an action(verb.creation)

  Example:
  The skater executed a triple pirouette.
  

  Synonym:
  do, perform
  

  source: wordnet30
• sign in the presence of witnesses(verb.communication)

  Example:
  The President executed the treaty.
  

  source: wordnet30
• To follow out or through to the end; to carry out into complete effect; to complete; to finish; to effect; to perform.(verb)

  source: webster1913
• To do one's work; to act one's part or purpose.(verb)

  source: webster1913