enforce

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Synonyms: efforce, renforce, nforce

Antonyms: efforce, renforce, nforce

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Verb

1. To keep up, [[impose]] or bring into effect something, not necessarily by [[force]]. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
2. To apply a [[rule]] or [[enforcement]] action to a person or user account.
3. To give strength or force to; to [[affirm]], to [[emphasize]]. {{defdate|from 15th c.}}
4. {{lb|en|obsolete|transitive}} To [[strengthen]] (a castle, town etc.) with extra troops, fortifications etc. {{defdate|14th–18th c.}}
5. {{lb|en|obsolete|transitive}} To [[intensify]], make stronger, add force to. {{defdate|14th–18th c.}}
6. {{lb|en|obsolete|reflexive}} To [[exert]] oneself, to try hard. {{defdate|14th–17th c.}}
7. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To [[compel]], [[oblige]] (someone or something); to [[force]]. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
8. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To make or gain by force; to [[force]].
9. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To put in motion or action by violence; to drive.
10. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To give force to; to strengthen; to invigorate; to energize.
11. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To urge; to ply hard; to lay much stress upon.
12. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To [[prove]]; to [[evince]].

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