execute

/ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/verb
Middle School
1

To kill, especially as punishment for a capital crime.

2

To carry out; to put into effect.

3

To perform.

4

To carry out, to perform an act; to put into effect or cause to become legally binding or valid (as a contract) by so doing.

5

To start, launch, or run.

6

To run, usually successfully.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing