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- \i-ˈnakt\
- /ɪˈnækt/
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- \i-ˈnakt\
Definitions of enact word
- noun enact Make (a bill or other proposal) law. 1
- transitive verb enact law 1
- transitive verb enact portray dramatically 1
- verb enact When a government or authority enacts a proposal, they make it into a law. 0
- verb enact If people enact a story or play, they perform it by acting. 0
- verb enact If a particular event or situation is enacted, it happens; used especially to talk about something that has happened before. 0
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Parts of speech for Enact
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enact popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for enact
verb enact
- pass — to move past; go by: to pass another car on the road.
- ratify — to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction: to ratify a constitutional amendment.
- decree — A decree is an official order or decision, especially one made by the ruler of a country.
- sanction — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
- ordain — to invest with ministerial or sacerdotal functions; confer holy orders upon.
Antonyms for enact
verb enact
- reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
- fail — to fall short of success or achievement in something expected, attempted, desired, or approved: The experiment failed because of poor planning.
- miss — to fail to hit or strike: to miss a target.
- direct — to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.
- hinder — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
Top questions with enact
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