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enter

[en-ter] / ˈɛn tər /
VERB
come, put into a place
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrive come in get in go in infiltrate introduce invade penetrate
STRONG
access crack crawl creep immigrate insert insinuate intrude pierce probe sneak wriggle
WEAK
barge in blow in break in breeze in burst in bust in butt in crowd in drive in drop in fall into gain entrée horn in ingress jump in make an entrance make way move in pass into pile in pop in rush in set foot in work in worm in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
depart exit go leave
STRONG
leave alone withdraw
WEAK
abstain delete erase forget refrain stop
VERB
embark on; take part in
Synonyms
STRONGEST
begin join open start
STRONG
commence enlist enroll inaugurate muster subscribe
WEAK
become member commit oneself get oneself into join up lead off participate in set about set out on set to sign on sign up take up tee off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
complete conclude die end finish
STRONG
avoid dodge stop
WEAK
abstain delete depart erase exit forget go leave refrain withdraw
VERB
record, list
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admit introduce
STRONG
docket inject inscribe insert intercalate interpolate log note post register
WEAK
put in set down take down
Antonyms
STRONG
erase remove take out
WEAK
abstain delete depart exit forget go leave refrain stop withdraw

Example Sentences

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They enter this year's competition as the favourites, having enjoyed a near-perfect qualification campaign.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

“When scammers are allowed to enter the system, remain in the system, and shape the claims and cost report environment used by CMS, beneficiaries and taxpayers across the country bear the consequences.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

This will continue to grow as healthcare technology advances and as more AI-driven robotics companies enter the industry.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

The policy shift, which ends Tokyo's self-imposed restraint on the sale of lethal arms, comes as it seeks to enter the international arms market, hoping to bolster national defence as well as boost economic growth.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

"We've been wondering if we could enter you in next year's Iditarod," Mr. Weiss said suddenly.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell

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