Begin and Execute

Begin

Begin verb - To take the first step in (a process or course of action).

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

Nearby Word: beginning

Execute verb - To carry out effectively.

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

attack	begin attack	execute attack
plot	begin plot	execute plot
turn	begin turn	execute turn
time	begin time	execute time
Other words: way, plan, game, mission, plans, attacks.

Too Dumb to Live: Good God, where to begin... The United States government has attempted to execute Jason at least three times, with each method failing miserably?

Source: Film / Jason X
If the player is being chased in a Dogfight Maneuver, then with the right positioning they can execute a counter-maneuver to loop behind their assailant and begin a DFM against them.

Source: Counter Attack
Mundane Made Awesome: Nishiki's henchmen begin lifting a half-dead Kazuma to execute him and react with horror as they find him gulping down an energy drink, whose ad flashes triumphantly on the screen.

Source: Film / Yakuza

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