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- Dictionaryimpose/ɪmˈpəʊz/
verb
- 1. force (an unwelcome decision or ruling) on someone: "the decision was theirs and was not imposed on them by others" Similar
- 2. take advantage of someone by demanding their attention or commitment: "she realized that she had imposed on Mark's kindness" Similar
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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)
- 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...
- Simplified
IMPOSE translate: 迫使, 推行;强制实行, 把(尤指信仰或生活方式)强加于, 期望,...
- Vietnamese Translation
IMPOSE translate: đánh thuế, áp đặt, ép buộc. Learn more in...
- Cambridge English Dictionary에서의 의미
IMPOSE 의미, 정의, IMPOSE의 정의: 1. to officially force a rule,...
- Lenient
LENIENT definition: 1. not as severe or strong in punishment...
- English (US)
The meaning of IMPOSE is to establish or apply by authority. How to use impose in a sentence. Did you know?
If you impose your opinions or beliefs on other people, you try and make people accept them as a rule or as a model to copy.
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)
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.
1. To establish or apply as compulsory; levy: impose a tax. 2. To bring about by authority or force; force to prevail: impose a peace settlement. 3. To obtrude or force (oneself, for example) on another or others. 4. Printing To arrange (type or plates) on an imposing stone. 5.
[transitive] to force somebody/something to have to deal with something that is difficult or unpleasant. impose something He described the limitations imposed by his disease. impose something on/upon somebody/something This system imposes additional financial burdens on many people.