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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
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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
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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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Not until the Civil War did Congress enact a national draft, and even then it was met with significant resistance through both legal and political action and riots in the streets.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

Hartnett thinks the short end of the Treasury yield curve will outperform the long end, as he views the Federal Reserve as unlikely to enact rate increases, thereby boosting longer-term inflation expectations.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Foreign investment has never come close to reaching the level Prince Mohammed needed to fully enact his Vision 2030.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

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

Then she could enact Plan Melodramatic Aru and get herself out of this mess and never ever ever lie again.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi

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The Mayflower Compact (1620)

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Just Do It: Act

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