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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As I argued more than 30 years ago External link, strictly enforced investor protection rules are a cornerstone of the U.S. stock market’s liquidity and transparency.

From Barron's

Yet fire safety watchdogs say the regulations are inconsistently enforced.

From Los Angeles Times

The Securities and Exchange Commission enforces the FASB’s accounting standards for public companies.

From The Wall Street Journal

It hasn’t been uncommon for police to launch drones to assist in search-and-rescue operations, but some departments now rely on drones instead of patrol officers to enforce ordinances and issue tickets.

From The Wall Street Journal

After that Cubans would need outside help—a multilateral body to enforce law and set rules to transform the political economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

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