enact
Translation
to legislate, to pass, to perform, to portray
Examples
The government will enact new laws to protect wildlife.
The government will enact new laws to protect wildlife.
The actors will enact a scene from the play.
The actors will enact a scene from the play.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (a law) into an official act The government will enact new laws.
((sth.)) to perform (a scene or play) The actors will enact a scene.
Similar Words
Synonyms: legislate, pass, perform, portray; Antonyms: repeal, abolish
Etymology
From the prefix 'en-' (in, into) and 'act'. Literally 'to put into an act'.
Memory Tips
Think of putting a law 'in'to 'act'ion, or putting a story 'in'to an 'act' on stage.