impose
verb (used with object)
to lay on or set as something to be borne, endured, obeyed, fulfilled, paid, etc..
imposes
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present tense formof impose (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Not only is El Niño a leading driver of climate and weather hazards, but it imposes “tremendous economic costs, ecological damages, and human suffering globally,” according to the Science study.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
However, Medicare Advantage imposes restrictions such as requiring prior authorization for specialists or procedures and has limited provider networks.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that imposes a 15% tariff on imported products made from polysilicon, a crucial material used in semiconductors and solar panels.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
The side that adapts faster imposes costs on its enemy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
I told the Court that the United States is the only country in the world that imposes life imprisonment without parole sentences on children.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
