effect

perform, execute, discharge, accomplish, achieve, effect, fulfill mean to carry out or into effect. perform implies action that follows established patterns or procedures or fulfills agreed-upon requirements and often connotes special skill.

• • performed gymnastics

execute stresses the carrying out of what exists in plan or in intent.

• • executed the hit-and-run

discharge implies execution and completion of appointed duties or tasks.

• • discharged his duties

accomplish stresses the successful completion of a process rather than the means of carrying it out.

• • accomplished everything they set out to do

achieve adds to accomplish the implication of conquered difficulties.

• • achieve greatness

effect adds to achieve an emphasis on the inherent force in the agent capable of surmounting obstacles.

• • effected sweeping reforms

fulfill implies a complete realization of ends or possibilities.

• • fulfilled their ambitions