enact

[en-akt] / ɛnˈækt /

VERB

act out; accomplish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achieve execute

STRONG

depict discourse do perform personate play playact portray represent

WEAK

appear as go on play the part of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail miss

STRONG

direct

WEAK

hinder prevent refuse repeal stop veto

VERB

authorize, legislate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONGEST

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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Iran's virtual blockade of Hormuz has sent oil and gas prices soaring and pushed countries around the world to enact measures to contain the fallout.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

California’s direct democracy originated during the early 20th century’s Progressive Era to allow citizens to bypass the Legislature and enact reforms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Under fair lending laws, companies are not allowed to enact policies that would have disparate impacts on certain groups of customers, such as people of a particular race or gender.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Of his being Fayette County’s elected representative to the legislature and driving over to Charleston to put his head together with other important heads and enact profound laws.

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant

enact

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