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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In the agreement, the ticketing giant is offering to pay millions, enforce price caps on fees and restructure its ticketing business with Ticketmaster.

From Los Angeles Times

We didn’t only fix the rules; we enforced them.

From The Wall Street Journal

Since Saturday, Myanmar's military government has enforced rules to ration fuel, requiring half of all private vehicles to stay off the roads each day, depending on their licence plate numbers.

From Barron's

"The AIU will continue to strictly enforce whereabouts requirements to protect the right of all athletes to clean competition."

From BBC

They have been hitting the headlines as hospitals report huge jumps in e-bike-related injuries and critics say police are failing to enforce existing laws to keep roads – and footpaths – safe.

From BBC

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