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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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fail forget give up ignore lose neglect stop
STRONG
halt miss prevent
WEAK
cancel cease delay hinder pause
VERB
practice
Synonyms
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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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In total, the inspector general says that if all of the efficiency recommendations were put into effect, the total savings would equal $6.68 billion.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 28, 2025

There is a risk, though, that a version of Kate Wareing's plan would take too long to put into effect, if it is to help the government meet its 2029 deadline.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025

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

From Slate • May 14, 2025

The 13% flat tax was put into effect in an attempt to discourage tax evaders and boost the state’s revenue.

From Seattle Times • May 28, 2024

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

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