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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While there are shared fire testing specifications, and an industry dedicated to improving safety, there is no internationally enforced "fire code".

From BBC

“I expect that someone will take it upon themselves to actually enforce that law.”

From Los Angeles Times

This year, he said, party inspectors must help enforce the top leadership’s decisions more resolutely, and ensure Beijing achieves its goals in the new five-year plan.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I’ve prosecuted the worst of the worst of noncitizens committing crimes in Minnesota and don’t have a problem with enforcing the law,” said Wood, who now heads an immigration law consulting firm.

From The Wall Street Journal

The question was how he might enforce it.

From The Wall Street Journal

enforce

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