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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It also said existing restrictions on Americans visiting Cuba would be more stringently enforced.

From BBC

"Today we are ready to enforce our mandate and take power," she wrote.

From BBC

Yes, there were U.S. boots on the ground in this operation, but not nearly enough to enforce law and order.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Today we are prepared to enforce our mandate and take power,” Machado said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“These regulatory burdens have the potential to disrupt store operations and slow checkout lines as retailers work in good faith to implement and enforce the new rules,” the statement read.

From Salon

enforce

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