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im·pose
 impose
- pronunciation:
- ihm
poz
- phrases:
- impose on, impose upon
- features:
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
imposed, imposes, imposing |
| definition: |
to set as something that needs to be followed, done, or obeyed.
The state imposed taxes on cigarettes.
- synonyms:
- establish, institute, set
- antonyms:
- lift
- similar words:
- assess, dictate, inflict, initiate, introduce, ordain, originate, prescribe, put
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| related words: |
charge, enforce, mandate, set |
| phrase: |
impose on |
| phrase: |
impose upon |
| derivation: |
imposing (adj.) |
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