carries out

VERB

complete activity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplish achieve execute finalize implement perform realize

WEAK

carry through consummate discharge effect effectuate fulfill meet

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon fail halt ignore lose miss neglect stop

WEAK

leave not finish

Example Sentences

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And so if “a court always carries out those waivers—no matter the kind or degree of error tainting a sentence—the judicial system’s integrity may come into question.”

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

The EU ordered Meta on Tuesday to give rival AI chatbots access to its WhatsApp platform for free within five working days as it carries out an antitrust probe, or risk a heavy fine.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Argentine President Javier Milei has watched his poll numbers plunge as he carries out a painful economic overhaul.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Away from the cameras, like many TV productions, CPL said it vets contributors before casting, carries out psychological checks, and provides oversight by a trained welfare team and access to psychologists and ongoing support.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Poe carefully carries out his beautifully made pie with a sea of candles sitting on top of it and we all start to sing.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott