imposer

im·pose

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-pohz]
- /ɪmˈpoʊz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-pohz]
- /ɪmˈpoʊz/

Definitions of imposer word

verb with object imposer to lay on or set as something to be borne, endured, obeyed, fulfilled, paid, etc.: to impose taxes. 1
verb with object imposer to put or set by or as if by authority: to impose one's personal preference on others. 1
verb with object imposer to obtrude or thrust (oneself, one's company, etc.) upon others. 1
verb with object imposer to pass or palm off fraudulently or deceptively: He imposed his pretentious books on the public. 1
verb with object imposer 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 imposer to lay on or inflict, as a penalty. 1

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Origin of imposer

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 Imposer

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Imposer

imposer 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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Antonyms for imposer

verb with object imposer

poser — wannabe, pretentious person

Just one Antonym for imposer