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- [im-pohz]
- /ɪmˈpoʊz/
- /ɪmˈpəʊz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-pohz]
- /ɪmˈpoʊz/
Definitions of impose word
- verb with object impose to lay on or set as something to be borne, endured, obeyed, fulfilled, paid, etc.: to impose taxes. 1
- verb with object impose to put or set by or as if by authority: to impose one's personal preference on others. 1
- verb with object impose to obtrude or thrust (oneself, one's company, etc.) upon others. 1
- verb with object impose to pass or palm off fraudulently or deceptively: He imposed his pretentious books on the public. 1
- verb with object impose Printing. to lay (type pages, plates, etc.) in proper order on an imposing stone or the like and secure in a chase for printing. 1
- verb with object impose to lay on or inflict, as a penalty. 1
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Origin of impose
First appearance:
before 1475 One of the 25% oldest English words
1475-85; late Middle English < Middle French imposer, equivalent to im- im-1 + poser to pose1; see also pose2
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Parts of speech for Impose
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
impose popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impose
verb impose
- appoint — If you appoint someone to a job or official position, you formally choose them for it.
- levy — an imposing or collecting, as of a tax, by authority or force.
- force — physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.
- institute — to set up; establish; organize: to institute a government.
- require — to have need of; need: He requires medical care.
Antonyms for impose
verb impose
- prevent — to keep from occurring; avert; hinder: He intervened to prevent bloodshed.
- disorder — lack of order or regular arrangement; confusion: Your room is in utter disorder.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- displace — to compel (a person or persons) to leave home, country, etc.
- remove — to move from a place or position; take away or off: to remove the napkins from the table.
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