English

enforce

ɪnˈfɔɹs, ɪnˈfo(ː)ɹs, ɪnˈfoəs, ɪnˈfɔrs, ɪnˈfɔːrs, ɪnˈfɔːs
Meaning: to compel observance of or compliance with (a law, rule, or obligation)
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ɪnˈfo(ː)ɹs, ɪnˈfoəs, ɪnˈfɔrs, ɪnˈfɔːrs, ɪnˈfɔːs

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base enforce
3rd person singular present enforces
Present participle enforcing
Past enforced
Will future will enforce
Going-to future going to enforce
Imperative negative don't enforce / do not enforce

Example sentences

The police are here to enforce the law.
The police are here to enforce the law.
The museum rules are strictly enforced to protect the artifacts.
The museum rules are strictly enforced to protect the artifacts.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in the context of laws, rules, or policies being made effective by authority.

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