v. (-cing) 1 compel observance of (a law etc.).

- (foll. By on) impose (an action or one's will, etc.) On. enforceable adj. Enforcement n. Enforcer n. [latin: related to *force1]

adj. - pledged to marry.

- (of a person) occupied, busy.

- (of a telephone line, toilet, etc.) In use.

—adj. Of england or its people or language. —n. - language of england, now used in the uk, us, and most commonwealth countries.

- (prec. By the; treated as pl.) The people of england. [old english]

v. (also ingraft) 1 bot. (usu. Foll. By into, on) graft.

- implant.

- (usu. Foll. By into) incorporate.

v. (-ving) 1 (often foll. By on) carve (a text or design) on a hard surface.

- inscribe (a surface) thus.

- (often foll. By on) impress deeply (on a person's memory). engraver n. [from *grave3]

v. - absorb the attention of; occupy fully.

- write out in larger letters or in legal form. engrossment n. [anglo-french: related to *en-1]

v. (-cing) intensify (qualities, powers, etc.); improve (something already good). enhancement n. [anglo-french from latin altus high]

v. (-ging) 1 make or become larger or wider.

- (often foll. By on, upon) describe in greater detail.

- reproduce a photograph on a larger scale. enlargement n. [french: related to *large]

v. Make lively or cheerful; brighten (a picture etc.); inspirit. enlivenment n.

v. (-ling) 1 make noble.

- make (a person) a noble. ennoblement n. [french: related to *en-1]