enforce

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfoɹs/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb ensure observance of laws and rules
  2. verb compel to behave in a certain way

Etymology

From Middle English enforcen, from Old French enforcier, from Late Latin infortiāre, from in- + fortis (“strong”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

implement, apply

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
compel
Narrower (hyponyms)
execute, run
Opposite (antonyms)
exempt

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