Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Enact

//ɪˈnækt// verb

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To make (a bill) into law. transitive

    "The practical effect of the Government's new anti-strike bill on the rail disputes in Great Britain is awaited, after the legislation was enacted."

  2. 2
    act out; represent or perform as if in a play wordnet
  3. 3
    To act the part of; to play. transitive

    "I did enact Julius Caesar."

  4. 4
    order by virtue of superior authority; decree wordnet
  5. 5
    To do; to effect. transitive

    "The king enacts more wonders than a man."

Etymology

From Middle English enacten, from en-, from Old French en- (“to cause to be”), from Latin in- (“in”) and Old French acte (“perform, do”), from Latin actum, past participle of ago (“set in motion”).

See also for "enact"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: enact