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- pronunciation:
- ih
naekt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
enacts, enacting, enacted |
| definition 1: |
to make into a law.
- synonyms:
- approve, pass
- antonyms:
- repeal, revoke
- similar words:
- adopt, authorize, decree, execute, institute, legislate, perform, ratify, sanction, sign
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| definition 2: |
to act out or act the part of, in a dramatic presentation.
- synonyms:
- act, perform, play, portray
- similar words:
- depict, impersonate, represent, stage
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| related words: |
pass, produce, represent |
adverb + (v.)enact
newly, originally, recently, simultaneously, subsequently, swiftly
(v.)enact
+ noun
agenda,
amendment,
appropriation,
ban,
bill,
cap,
caring,
code,
curfew,
decade,
decree,
emergency,
fantasy,
health-care,
immigration,
insurance,
landmark,
law,
legislation,
measure,
moratorium,
ordinance,
package,
penalty,
pesticide,
policy,
pollution,
preference,
privacy,
protection,
punishment,
reduction,
reform,
regulation,
reporting,
requirement,
restriction,
rule,
spending,
statute,
stimulus,
tax,
tort,
welfare,
wish,
zoning
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The word enact
contains the following parts:
en-1, em-1
Latin
prefix
that means to put into; cause to be or have
  Example words:
embark, embarrass, embattle, embed, emblazon, embody, embolden, embrace, embroider, employ, empower, enable, enact, enamor, encamp, encase, enchant, encircle, enclose, encode, encompass, encounter, endear, endure, enfold, enforce, engage, engulf, enjoy, enlarge, enlighten, enlist, enrage, enrich, enroll, ensure, entangle, entitle, entrust, envelop
- antonyms:
- de-, dis-, un-
act, ag
Latin
root
that means do, drive
Example words:
action, activate, active, actively, activist, activity, actor, actress, actual, agency, agenda, agent, agile, agitate, enact, hyperactive, interact, interaction, interactive, radioactive, react, reaction, reactor, reagent, retroactive, transact, transaction
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