Synonyms of enforce

enforce

verb

in-ˈfȯrs 

as in to implement

to carry out effectively

the duty of the police is to enforce the law

Synonyms & Similar Words

• implement
• apply
• execute
• administer
• fulfill
• enact
• invoke
• prosecute
• effect
• render
• observe
• uphold
• bring about
• effectuate
• cite
• honor
• legislate
• promulgate
• discharge

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignore
• disregard
• neglect

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of enforce

Some Congress members have also called for an investigation into the role of the Bureau of Industry and Security, a subagency of the Commerce Department that manages and enforces export controls, in the Huang scandal. — Garrett Downs,justin Papp,karen James Sloan,irit Skulnik, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2026

Aranui also doesn’t enforce the same separation between passengers and crew that is prevalent on other ships—passengers and crew can freely mingle. — Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026

Recognizing a soldier for enforcing standards, even when senior officials are involved, sends a useful message through the ranks. — Anna Rahmanan, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2026

The final priority is to ensure that the international justice system can enforce courts’ decisions. — Pedro Sánchez, Foreign Affairs, 13 Nov. 2026