Answer and Execute

Answer

Answer verb - To do what is required by the terms of.

Usage example: I don't have a box cutter as such, but will this knife answer the purpose?

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Execute and answer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Execute" instead a verb "Answer".

Execute verb - To carry out effectively.

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Answer and execute are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Answer" instead a verb "Execute".

time	answer time	execute time
way	answer way	execute way

The proper answer to the question is to execute the underling rather than take the chance of him screwing up again.

Source: You Have Failed Me
After finishing the Emperor, you are asked about how you want to execute Goldman; depending on how you answer the questions, one of the three funny endings would be played.

Source: Lighter And Softer / Video Games
The decision of whether to imprison or execute the accused is rendered moot by an assault on the court, yet the jury goes on to answer it anyway.

Source: Debate and Switch

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