Synonyms of enforces

enforces

verb

present tense third-person singular of enforce

as in implements

to carry out effectively

the duty of the police is to enforce the law

Synonyms & Similar Words

• implements
• applies
• executes
• administers
• fulfills
• enacts
• invokes
• upholds
• renders
• cites
• observes
• prosecutes
• effects
• effectuates
• brings about
• legislates
• honors
• promulgates
• discharges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• neglects
• disregards

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of enforces

Protective eyewear is required; the software will not run the lights without it and enforces a 24-hour cooldown between treatments. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

School officials during a student assembly on Wednesday addressed public outcry over the policy, saying the policy enforces what’s always been in practice. — Devna Bose, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026

Aside from Sawgrass Mills, which strictly enforces its service-dogs-only policy, the other Simon malls welcome small dogs so long as they are contained in purses, bags or strollers. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Google has therefore tied the ability to distribute Android apps to the whims of the US Treasury Department, which maintains and enforces economic sanctions. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026

In Kansas City and Independence, each city’s health department enforces the food code, while in Kansas, the state’s Department of Agriculture handles inspections. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

Since then, hundreds of Italian descendants have lost their legal battles challenging the new law, which bans dual citizens abroad from passing down their nationality and enforces the two-generation cap. — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

The bill, the first of its kind within the European Union, also enforces a ban on cellphones in secondary schools. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 21 July 2026

The legislation enforces hospitality standards, safety requirements, and requires ships must report criminal activity to the closest FBI field office or international legal attaché office. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026