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oppose

op·pose
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-pohz]
    • /əˈpoʊz/
    • /əˈpəʊz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-pohz]
    • /əˈpoʊz/

Definitions of oppose word

  • verb with object oppose to act against or provide resistance to; combat. 1
  • verb with object oppose to stand in the way of; hinder; obstruct. 1
  • verb with object oppose to set as an opponent or adversary. 1
  • verb with object oppose to be hostile or adverse to, as in opinion: to oppose a resolution in a debate. 1
  • verb with object oppose to set as an obstacle or hindrance. 1
  • verb with object oppose to set against in some relation, especially as to demonstrate a comparison or contrast: to oppose advantages to disadvantages. 1

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Origin of oppose

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Old French opposer, blend of Latin oppōnere to set against and Old French poser to pose1, associated with the L past participle oppositus

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Parts of speech for Oppose

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

oppose popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% 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.

oppose usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for oppose

verb oppose

  • resist — to withstand, strive against, or oppose: to resist infection; to resist temptation.
  • fight — a battle or combat.
  • contest — A contest is a competition or game in which people try to win.
  • combat — Combat is fighting that takes place in a war.
  • counter — In a place such as a shop or café, a counter is a long narrow table or flat surface at which customers are served.

Antonyms for oppose

verb oppose

  • accept — If you accept something that you have been offered, you say yes to it or agree to take it.
  • agree — If people agree with each other about something, they have the same opinion about it or say that they have the same opinion.
  • aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
  • allow — If someone is allowed to do something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble.
  • comply — If someone or something complies with an order or set of rules, they are in accordance with what is required or expected.

Top questions with oppose

  • what does oppose mean?
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