carried out
8 synonyms and 0 antonyms for carried out, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — Performed or completed a task, order, plan or piece of work; the past tense and past participle of carry out.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
Performed or completed a task, order, plan or piece of work; the past tense and past participle of carry out.
“Repairs were carried out over the weekend.”
How to Use Carried Out
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Neutral and very common in formal, official and journalistic writing, especially in the passive: 'an investigation was carried out'. In American English 'conduct' or 'perform' often appears instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'carry out' and 'carry on'?
'Carry out' means to perform or complete a specific task. 'Carry on' means to continue with something already in progress. You carry out an inspection, but you carry on working.
What is the difference between 'carried out' and 'carried away'?
'Carried out' means performed or done. 'Carried away' means losing control of yourself through excitement or emotion, as in 'sorry, I got a bit carried away'. They share nothing but the verb.
Is 'carried out' formal?
It is neutral but leans formal, and is standard in reports, official statements and news writing. In casual speech people are more likely to say 'did' — 'they did the repairs' rather than 'repairs were carried out'.