put in force

VERB

enact

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 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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The incident occurred a day after China put in force a law viewed as the culmination of a long-running campaign to assimilate the country’s ethnic minorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026

The Tonga Meteorological Services said a tsunami warning had been put in force for all of Tonga.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 14, 2022

The JPA, which was put in force Jan. 20, set a six-month timeline for a permanent, comprehensive agreement.

From Washington Post

You know how many I had to put in force?

From Time Magazine Archive

The rough fellows were sorely thrashed, and taught that there was a high law which the quiet dwellers in the field could put in force.

From Papers from Overlook-House by Almore, Casper

put in force

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