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impose
[ im-pohz ]
/ ɪmˈpoʊz /
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verb (used with object), im·posed, im·pos·ing.
verb (used without object), im·posed, im·pos·ing.
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Origin of impose
OTHER WORDS FROM impose
Words nearby impose
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How to use impose in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for impose
impose
/ (ɪmˈpəʊz) /
verb (usually foll by on or upon)
(tr) to establish as something to be obeyed or complied with; enforceto 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 qualityto impose on someone's kindness
(tr) printing to arrange pages so that after printing and folding the pages will be in the correct order
(tr) to pass off deceptively; foistto impose a hoax on someone
(tr) (of a bishop or priest) to lay (the hands) on the head of a candidate for certain sacraments
Derived forms of impose
imposable, adjectiveimposer, nounWord Origin for impose
C15: from Old French imposer, from Latin impōnere to place upon, from pōnere to place, set
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