Word Meaning

enforce definition and meaning

v. t. To put force upon; to force; to constrain; to compel; as, to enforce obedience to commands.
v. t. To make or gain by force; to obtain by force; as, to enforce a passage.
v. t. To put in motion or action by violence; to drive.
v. t. To give force to; to strengthen; to invigorate; to urge with energy; as, to enforce arguments or requests.
v. t. To put in force; to cause to take effect; to give effect to; to execute with vigor; as, to enforce the laws.
v. t. To urge; to ply hard; to lay much stress upon.
v. i. To attempt by force.
v. i. To prove; to evince.
v. i. To strengthen; to grow strong.
n. Force; strength; power.

Crossword clues for enforce

- Bring to bear
- Compel obedience
- Compel obedience to
- Ensure observance of laws
- Implement (law)
- Impose
- Insist on restructure of corn fee
- Lay down the law
- Put into effect