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    impose
    /ɪmˈpəʊz/

    verb

    • 1. force (an unwelcome decision or ruling) on someone: "the decision was theirs and was not imposed on them by others" Similar foistforcethrustinflict
    • 2. take advantage of someone by demanding their attention or commitment: "she realized that she had imposed on Mark's kindness" Similar take advantage ofabuseexploittake liberties with

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishIMPOSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of impose as a verb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and related words. See how to use impose in different contexts, such as law, tax, rule, or inconvenience.

    • English (US)

      to establish something as a rule to be obeyed, or to force...

    • Traditional

      IMPOSE translate: 迫使, 推行；強制實行, 把（尤指信仰或生活方式）強加於, 期望,...

    • Imposed

      IMPOSED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of...

    • Importuning

      IMPORTUNING definition: 1. present participle of importune...

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › imposeImpose Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb impose, which means to establish or apply by authority or force. See also related phrases and entries for impose.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › imposeIMPOSE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Impose definition: to lay on or set as something to be borne, endured, obeyed, fulfilled, paid, etc.. See examples of IMPOSE used in a sentence.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryIMPOSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    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)

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIMPOSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the verb impose, which means to force something on someone or something, or to arrange pages for printing. Find synonyms, pronunciation, word frequency, and related expressions for impose.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › imposeimpose verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    [transitive] to introduce a new law, rule, tax, etc.; to order that a rule, punishment, etc. be used. impose something The UN Security Council imposed sanctions in 1992. to impose a penalty/fine/sentence/ban. impose something on/upon something/somebody A new tax was imposed on fuel. Extra Examples. Topics Permission and obligation b2.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › imposeImpose - definition of impose by The Free Dictionary

    Impose means to establish or apply as compulsory, to force or obtrude on others, or to pass off fraudulently. See the origin, synonyms, and usage of impose in different contexts and languages.