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enact

[en-akt] / ɛnˈækt /
VERB
act out; accomplish
Synonyms
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achieve execute
STRONG
depict discourse do perform personate play playact portray represent
WEAK
appear as go on play the part of
Antonyms
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fail miss
STRONG
direct
WEAK
hinder prevent refuse repeal stop veto
VERB
authorize, legislate
Synonyms
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accomplish appoint decree determine establish execute formulate institute pass ratify
STRONG
command constitute dictate effect effectuate fix make ordain order proclaim railroad sanction set steamroll transact
WEAK
bring about carry through get the floor jam through make into law make laws put in force put through railroad through vote favorably vote in
Antonyms
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abandon deny fail miss refuse veto
STRONG
destroy disallow discourage disorganize dissuade forget halt ignore neglect prevent
WEAK
hinder repeal stop

Example Sentences

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Their ability to enact change depended on their willingness to defy current custom and mores.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

He said: 'What we now need is the prime minister to enact the legislation.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Legislation to enact the indexation of capital gains taxes was introduced in 1978, 1983, 1994, 1997 and 1998.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Sen. Marco Rubio — though Congress has yet to enact anything.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

But Congress could only enact laws if both chambers agreed—part of the “checks and balances” built into the U.S.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.