IMPOSE


Meaning of IMPOSE in English

verb

1.

Synonyms: dictate , decree, lay down, ordain, prescribe, set

Related Word: charge, command, enjoin, order; demand, exact, require; compel, constrain, oblige

2.

Synonyms: levy , assess, exact, put (on or upon)

3.

Synonyms: inflict 2, force (on or upon), visit, wreak, wreck

4.

to force another to accept

imposed all the dirty jobs on her sister

Synonyms: foist, wish; compare foist 3, inflict 2

Related Word: burden, lade, saddle; fob, fob off, palm off

Idioms: take advantage of

5.

to take usually unwarranted advantage

did not wish to impose by turning up unannounced

Synonyms: infringe, intrude, obtrude, presume

Related Word: encroach, trespass

Idioms: make free, take liberties

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