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   im·pose

   /imˈpōz/

   verb

   • 1. force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place: "the decision was theirs and was not imposed on them by others" Similar foistforcethrustinflictobtrudepressurgeinformal:saddle someone withland someone withlumber someone with
   • ▪ forcibly put (a restriction) in place: "sanctions imposed on South Africa"
   • ▪ require (a duty, charge, or penalty) to be undertaken or paid: "a fine may be imposed" Similar levychargeexactapplyenforcesetestablishfixputlayinstituteintroducedecreeordainenactpromulgatebring into effectbring to bearinformal:clapslap
   • ▪ exert firm control over: "the director was unable to impose himself on the production"
   • 2. take advantage of someone by demanding their attention or commitment: "she realized that she had imposed on Miss Hatherby's kindness" Similar take advantage ofabuseexploittake liberties withmisuseill-treattreat unfairlymanipulatebothertroubledisturbinconvenienceput output to troubletake for grantedbe a burden onprey oninformal:walk all over
   • 3. arrange (pages of type) so that they will be in the correct order after printing and folding.

   Word Origin late 15th century (in the sense ‘impute’): from French imposer, from Latin imponere ‘inflict, deceive’ (from in- ‘in, upon’ + ponere ‘put’), but influenced by impositus ‘inflicted’ and Old French poser ‘to place’.

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

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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)

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

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   Jul 9, 2012 · The meaning of IMPOSE is to establish or apply by authority. How to use impose in a sentence. Did you know?

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   to make an impression on the mind; impose one's or its authority or influence. to obtrude oneself or one's requirements, as upon others: Are you sure my request doesn't impose? to presume, as upon patience or good nature. verb phrase. to thrust oneself offensively upon others; intrude.

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

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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)

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

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   Jul 4, 2016 · 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.

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

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   Definition of impose verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

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   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.

9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › imposeimpose | meaning of impose in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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   impose meaning, definition, what is impose: if someone in authority imposes a rule, ...: Learn more.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › american_english › imposeimpose verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    verb. /ɪmˈpoʊz/. Verb Forms. [transitive] impose something (on/upon something/somebody) to introduce a new law, rule, tax, etc.; to order that a rule, punishment, etc. be used A new tax was imposed on fuel.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishIMPOSE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    IMPOSE definition: 1. to officially order that a rule, tax, punishment, etc will happen: 2. to force someone to…. Learn more.