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

Good luck enforcing Potemkin guarantees from hyperscalers or arguing that local protests excuse a construction delay that blew a hole in the financing. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Although the regime has retreated from enforcing compulsory veiling, the opposition movement has continued to radicalize. — Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026

The agency said Superintendent Chris Reykdal would continue enforcing state law allowing students to compete consistent with their gender identity. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

That approach, known as enforcement discretion, allows the FDA to selectively choose to not enforce some of its own regulations. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026