OPPOSE


Meaning of OPPOSE in English

verb

ADVERB

▪ adamantly , bitterly , fiercely , firmly , resolutely ( esp. BrE ), strenuously , strongly , vehemently , vigorously , violently

We would vigorously ~ such a policy.

▪ totally

We totally ~ the use of gas to kill any animal.

▪ actively

▪ openly , publicly

▪ successfully , unsuccessfully ( esp. BrE )

Environmental lobby groups successfully ~d the plan.

▪ initially

The ban was initially ~d by the US.

▪ consistently

The president has consistently ~d any relaxation in the law.

VERB + OPPOSE

▪ vote to

▪ continue to

Oppose is used with these nouns as the subject: ↑ petition , ↑ resolution

Oppose is used with these nouns as the object: ↑ amendment , ↑ amnesty , ↑ bail , ↑ ban , ↑ bill , ↑ change , ↑ creation , ↑ cut , ↑ deal , ↑ decision , ↑ directive , ↑ doctrine , ↑ draft , ↑ effort , ↑ expansion , ↑ imposition , ↑ initiative , ↑ intervention , ↑ invasion , ↑ legislation , ↑ measure , ↑ merger , ↑ motion , ↑ move , ↑ movement , ↑ nomination , ↑ nominee , ↑ occupation , ↑ petition , ↑ plan , ↑ policy , ↑ privatization , ↑ proposal , ↑ recommendation , ↑ referendum , ↑ reform , ↑ regime , ↑ resolution , ↑ scheme , ↑ slavery , ↑ treaty , ↑ tyranny , ↑ use

Oxford Collocations English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь словосочетаний .