Enact and Execute

Enact

Enact verb - To put into effect through legislative or authoritative action.
Usage example: Congress enacts all laws relating to foreign trade and immigration

Execute is a synonym for enact in authorize topic. In some cases you can use "Execute" instead a verb "Enact", when it comes to topics like accomplish, act out, present a performance.

Nearby Words: enactment, enacting

Execute

Execute verb - To carry out effectively.
Usage example: the agency charged with executing the nation's drug laws

Enact is a synonym for execute in carry out topic. You can use "Enact" instead a verb "Execute", if it concerns topics such as present a performance, carry out a task.

Common collocations

plot enact plot execute plot
time enact time execute time
plan enact plan execute plan
escape enact escape execute escape
Other words: mission, plans, schemes, plots.
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