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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He claims the state is not enforcing English proficiency requirements for truckers, but state officials say they have been in compliance.

From Los Angeles Times

According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Washington is “prepared to pursue all legal avenues to enforce Williams’ signed contract,” and the quarterback’s situation has also “drawn the attention of the Big Ten.”

From Los Angeles Times

It isn’t clear how the administration intends to enforce the order.

From The Wall Street Journal

In California, for example, those deadlines are particularly short and, experts say, rigorously enforced.

From MarketWatch

England enforced the follow-on against New Zealand in Wellington in 2023 and lost, but it was lauded as a one-run classic.

From BBC

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