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enforce
verb
ensure observance of laws and rules
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 7
- Starts with
- E
- Ends with
- E
- Contains
- NFORC
- Scrabble score
- 12
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ɪnˈfɔɹs
Meaning
Definitions
verb
ensure observance of laws and rules
“Apply the rules to everyone”
verb
compel to behave in a certain way
“Social relations impose courtesy”
In context
Example Sentences
Apply the rules to everyone
Social relations impose courtesy
duty constrains one to act often contrary to one's desires or inclinations
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