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enacted

Pronunciation: [ɪˈnæktɪd]

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Learn how to use enacted in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “law and governance”

(verb) to make a law or a rule official by putting it into action. It's like when a new school rule gets approved and everyone has to follow it from that moment.

Example

The government enacted a new law to protect the environment.

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They did not enact the suggested changes to the school rules this year.

Example

What new laws were enacted last year?

Context: “theater and performance”

(verb) to perform a role in a play or movie. It's like when you are acting as a character in a school play and bringing that character to life.

Example

She enacted the role of the princess beautifully in the school play.

Example

He did not enact his character convincingly during the rehearsal.

Example

Which character did you enact in the drama class?

How to pronounce enacted

Pronunciation: [ɪˈnæktɪd]

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