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- Dictionaryim·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
- 2. take advantage of someone by demanding their attention or commitment: "she realized that she had imposed on Miss Hatherby's kindness" Similar
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The meaning of IMPOSE is to establish or apply by authority. How to use impose in a sentence. Did you know?
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)
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.
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)
1. (transitive) to establish as something to be obeyed or complied with; enforce. to impose a tax on the people. 2. to force (oneself, one's presence, etc) on another or others; obtrude. 3. (intransitive) to take advantage, as of a person or quality. to impose on someone's kindness. 4. (transitive) printing.
Definition of impose verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
To impose means to force or inflict something on someone else. If you want to impose your musical taste on your parents, play your tunes all day at top volume. The verb impose emerged in the 1580s, meaning "to lay on as a burden," which is very similar to the modern meaning.
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.
To place or set (a burden, tax, fine, etc. on or upon) as by authority. Webster's New World. To establish or apply as compulsory; levy. Impose a tax. American Heritage. Similar definitions. To bring about by authority or force; force to prevail. Impose a peace settlement. American Heritage.
impose. 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.
