enact

verb
UK: /ɪˈnækt/
US: /ɪˈnækt/

  1. To make a proposal into a law.

    1. The city will enact new rules soon.
    2. Congress is expected to enact the new environmental regulations next month after a lengthy debate.

  2. To perform a play, drama, or scene.

    1. The kids will enact a small play.
    2. The students decided to enact a scene from Hamlet for their English class presentation.

Synonyms

decree perform ordain stage legislate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "enact" in English means: To make a proposal into a law., To perform a play, drama, or scene..

The phonetic transcription of "enact" is /ɪˈnækt/ in British English and /ɪˈnækt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "enact": decree, perform, ordain, stage, legislate.

Example usage of "enact": "The city will enact new rules soon.". More examples on the page.