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- Dictionaryimposing/ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. grand and impressive in appearance: "an imposing 17th-century manor house"
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IMPOSING definition: 1. having an appearance that looks important or causes admiration: 2. having an appearance that…. Learn more.
The meaning of IMPOSING is impressive in size, bearing, dignity, or grandeur. How to use imposing in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Imposing.
to establish something as a rule to be obeyed, or to force the acceptance of something: Settlers often imposed their culture on the peoples of the countries they conquered. impose verb (INCONVENIENCE)
1. a. : to establish or apply by authority. impose a tax. impose new restrictions. impose penalties. b. : to establish or bring about as if by force. those limits imposed by our own inadequacies C. H. Plimpton. 2. : to force into the company or on the attention of another. impose oneself on others. 3. a. : place, set. b.
Imposing definition: very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.. See examples of IMPOSING used in a sentence.
verb. tr to establish as something to be obeyed or complied with; enforce. to impose a tax on the people. to force (oneself, one's presence, etc) on another or others; obtrude. intr to take advantage, as of a person or quality. to impose on someone's kindness.
impose. (ɪmpoʊz ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense imposes , present participle imposing , past tense, past participle imposed. 1. verb. If you impose something on people, you use your authority to force them to accept it. Britain imposed fines on airlines which bring in passengers without proper papers. [VERB noun + on]
