enforce

[en-fawrs, -fohrs] / ɛnˈfɔrs, -ˈfoʊrs /

VERB

put a rule, plan in force

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplish administer apply carry out implement impose invoke prosecute reinforce require sanction

STRONG

administrate coerce commandeer compel constrain demand dictate discharge dragoon drive effect emphasize exact execute exert expect extort fortify fulfill goad hound impel incite lash make necessitate oblige perform press spur strain stress strong-arm support urge whip wrest

WEAK

crack down egg on force upon insist on lean on put into effect put screws to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease halt not finish refuse stop

STRONG

check delay deter disapprove discourage dissuade fail forget give ignore leave alone let go lose miss neglect prevent release repress

WEAK

abandon disregard drop forego give up overlook

Example Sentences

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England enforced the follow-on against New Zealand in Wellington in 2023 and lost, but it was lauded as a one-run classic.

From BBC

But the crew and the Eagle S are no longer in Finland, so even if prosecutors and cable owners prevail it’s unclear they can enforce any ruling.

From The Wall Street Journal

Can you break the law to enforce the law?

From Barron's

Even if an individual faces indictment in America, "The US has no right to go around the wold enforcing the arrest warrant in the territory of other sovereign states," she said.

From BBC

It also said existing restrictions on Americans visiting Cuba would be more stringently enforced.

From BBC

enforce

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