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enforced

The correct spelling is enforced.

How to pronounce enforced

verb

IPA: /ɪnˈfɔːst/

Say it like: Enf-ors-ed

The correct spelling is enforced. To keep up, impose or bring into effect something, not necessarily by force. For example: "The police are there to enforce the law."

Usage Examples

The police are there to enforce the law.

The victim was able to enforce his evidence against the alleged perpetrator.

to enforce a passage

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To keep up, impose or bring into effect something, not necessarily by force.
  2. 2.To give strength or force to; to affirm, to emphasize.
  3. 3.To strengthen (a castle, town etc.) with extra troops, fortifications etc.
  4. 4.To intensify, make stronger, add force to.
  5. 5.To exert oneself, to try hard.

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