Definitions

put into effect

ADJECTIVE

finished

Synonyms

STRONGEST

closed concluded decided ended full realized resolved satisfied settled stopped

STRONG

accomplished achieved ceased compassed consummated discharged dispatched effected effectuated elaborated executed finalized fulfilled lapsed made perfected performed shut terminated

WEAK

brought about come to an end disposed of done for done with entire final in the past over over and done sewn-up through tied-up worked out wound-up wrapped-up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

incomplete

WEAK

unfinished

ADJECTIVE

fulfilled

Synonyms

STRONGEST

realized satisfied

STRONG

accomplished achieved actualized attained compassed concluded consummated crowned delighted dispatched effected effectuated executed finished gratified matured obtained perfected performed pleased reached

WEAK

brought about brought to a close carried out made good

Antonyms

WEAK

disappointed incomplete unfinished unfulfilled unsatisfied

VERB

enforce

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 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

VERB

execute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplish complete deal with do enact enforce implement meet perform prosecute pull off take care of

STRONG

achieve act administer administrate cause consummate discharge effect finish fulfill govern percolate realize render score transact

WEAK

bring off bring to fruition come through do the job do the trick do to a T earn wings get there hack it make it polish off put over put through sail through take care of business

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon cancel fail forget give up halt hinder neglect stop

STRONG

deny ignore

WEAK

disregard shirk

VERB

implement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achieve carry out complete enforce realize resolve

STRONG

actualize effect enable execute fulfill invoke materialize perform

WEAK

bring about make good make possible provide the means

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail forget give up ignore lose neglect stop

STRONG

halt miss prevent

WEAK

cancel cease delay hinder pause

VERB

practice

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apply do engage in execute follow observe perform pursue work at

STRONG

fulfill function ply

WEAK

carry on live up to specialize in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disregard fail forget ignore miss neglect shun stop

STRONG

idle

WEAK

cease halt

Example Sentences

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The former seminarian, whose grandfather was a Baptist preacher, "has the right, wonderful principles and all of the plans to put into effect that will make the country great again," she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

In total, the inspector general says that if all of their efficiency recommendations were put into effect, the total savings would equal $6.68 billion.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 28, 2025

This horrifying state of affairs continued for about three days, until the ceasefire was put into effect.

From Slate • May 14, 2025

This will also include a "backstop" law that would place a limit on those profits, which the government can put into effect if the companies do not do so voluntarily.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2024

A pre-shaving ritual had already been put into effect.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger

put into effect

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