carry out

carry out

verb

Definition of CARRY OUT

transitive verb

1

: to bring to a successful issue : complete, accomplish <carried out the assignment>

2

: to put into execution <carry out a plan>

3

: to continue to an end or stopping point

Examples of CARRY OUT

1. <carried out the task efficiently and cheerfully>

First Known Use of CARRY OUT

1589

Related to CARRY OUT

Synonyms: accomplish, achieve, bring off, carry off, perform, commit, compass, do, execute, follow through (with), fulfill (or fulfil), make, negotiate, perpetrate, prosecute, pull off, put through

Related Words: bring about, effect, effectuate, implement; ace, nail; engage (in), practice (also practise); work (at); reduplicate, reenact, repeat; actualize, attain, realize; complete, end, finish, wind up

Near Antonyms: fail; skimp, slight, slur

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Rhymes with CARRY OUT

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