1. To act so as to bring about; SYN. carry out.
2. To cause to happen or occur; SYN. effectuate, bring about, set up.

1. To compel or impose; SYN. impose.
2. To ensure observance of laws and rules; SYN. implement, apply.

ETYM Latin exsequi to pursue to the end, to accomplish.
1. To carry out or accomplish according to a plan or design.
2. To carry out the legalities of.
3. To sign a legal document in the presence of witnesses.
4. To murder execution-style.
5. To kill as a legal means of punishment; SYN. put to death.

ETYM See Implement (n.).
Carry out, perform.
To make use of; SYN. apply, utilize.

1. To give a performance
2. To perform a function
3. To act or perform an action; SYN. execute, do.

Alternate (chiefly British) spelling of realize.

(Alternate spelling: realise).
1. To convert into cash; of goods and property.
2. To make real or concrete; give reality to; SYN. actualize.