v. Function: verb
1 to cause to be by legal and authoritative act FF1C; enact a law FF1E;
Synonyms: constitute, establish, make
Related Words: bring about, institute; authorize, decree, proclaim; accomplish, carry (through), effect, effectuate, execute, legislate, pass, put (through), ratify
Contrasted Words: abolish, abrogate, annul, cancel, invalidate, nullify, rescind, revoke; overturn
Antonyms: repeal
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Synonyms: ACT 1, discourse, do, impersonate, perform, personate, play, playact
Related Words: depict, portray, represent