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enter

[en-ter] / ˈɛn tər /
VERB
come, put into a place
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrive come in get in go in infiltrate introduce invade penetrate
STRONG
access crack crawl creep immigrate insert insinuate intrude pierce probe sneak wriggle
WEAK
barge in blow in break in breeze in burst in bust in butt in crowd in drive in drop in fall into gain entrée horn in ingress jump in make an entrance make way move in pass into pile in pop in rush in set foot in work in worm in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
depart exit go leave
STRONG
leave alone withdraw
WEAK
abstain delete erase forget refrain stop
VERB
embark on; take part in
Synonyms
STRONGEST
begin join open start
STRONG
commence enlist enroll inaugurate muster subscribe
WEAK
become member commit oneself get oneself into join up lead off participate in set about set out on set to sign on sign up take up tee off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
complete conclude die end finish
STRONG
avoid dodge stop
WEAK
abstain delete depart erase exit forget go leave refrain withdraw
VERB
record, list
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admit introduce
STRONG
docket inject inscribe insert intercalate interpolate log note post register
WEAK
put in set down take down
Antonyms
STRONG
erase remove take out
WEAK
abstain delete depart exit forget go leave refrain stop withdraw

Example Sentences

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This gene had previously been studied for its role in allowing viruses and certain cancer drugs to enter cells, but its normal function in healthy biology was unclear until now, de Crécy-Lagard explained.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

One can enter here and look for the stock to travel toward $285 in the second half of the year, representing a 12% gain from current prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The State Department said they don’t currently have a viable pathway to enter the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

With Beckett about to enter kindergarten at the time, Farr focused her house hunt on neighborhoods with stellar schools, which led her to the Los Angeles suburb of La Cañada Flintridge.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

I pull it from my pocket, ignoring Emma’s protests, and enter my password.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller