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- [im-pohz]
- /ɪmˈpoʊz/
- /ɪmˈpəʊz/
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- [im-pohz]
- /ɪmˈpoʊz/
Definitions of imposed word
- verb with object imposed to lay on or set as something to be borne, endured, obeyed, fulfilled, paid, etc.: to impose taxes. 1
- verb with object imposed to put or set by or as if by authority: to impose one's personal preference on others. 1
- verb with object imposed to obtrude or thrust (oneself, one's company, etc.) upon others. 1
- verb with object imposed to pass or palm off fraudulently or deceptively: He imposed his pretentious books on the public. 1
- verb with object imposed 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 imposed to lay on or inflict, as a penalty. 1
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Origin of imposed
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 Imposed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
imposed 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.
imposed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for imposed
adjective imposed
- enforced — Caused by necessity or force ; compulsory.
Antonyms for imposed
verb imposed
- disordered — lacking organization or in confusion; disarranged.
- displaced — lacking a home, country, etc.
- forgot — a simple past tense and past participle of forget.
- overlooked — to fail to notice, perceive, or consider: to overlook a misspelled word.
- prevented — to keep from occurring; avert; hinder: He intervened to prevent bloodshed.
verb with object imposed
- posed — to assume a particular attitude or stance, especially with the hope of impressing others: He likes to pose as an authority on literature.
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