Synonyms & related words for enact

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of enact — including ordain, act, playact, ratify, regulate, effectuate. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to enact

Explore words related to enact — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include enactor, reenact, enactment, legislated, legislation, repeals, irrepealable, unrepealed. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for enact

Common synonyms for enact include ordain, act, playact, ratify, regulate, effectuate, formulate, prescribe — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does enact come from?

The word enact breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root -act, from Latin ago (“do, drive”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.