enforced — made to happen by force or authority; compulsory
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: made to happen by force or authority; compulsory
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈfɔːrst/
Example Sentences
- The enforced diet made him dream about pizza every night.
- Students complained about the enforced phone ban during class.
- The enforced overtime policy made employees consider career changes.
enforced
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈfɔːrst/]
made to happen by force or authority; compulsory
made to happen by force or authority; compulsory
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French 'enforcier', meaning to strengthen or make forceful. It evolved through Middle English to describe the act of compelling compliance or compelling the observance of something, particularly in legal contexts, reflecting the medieval practice of authorities enforcing laws and decrees.
Breakdown
en- (cause to be) + force (strength, power) + -ed (past participle). The prefix 'en-' creates a causative verb, combining with 'force' to literally mean 'to make forceful' or 'to apply force to.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The enforced diet made him dream about pizza every night.”
“Students complained about the enforced phone ban during class.”
“The enforced overtime policy made employees consider career changes.”
“His enforced vacation turned out to be the best thing that happened to him.”
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