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impose

The word “impose” has 2 syllables: im-pose

It's pronounced as /ɪmˈpoʊz/

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In the thesaurus, “impose” has 70 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for impose along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for impose

Antonyms for impose

Meanings of impose

  • verb
    1. To establish or apply by authority.
    2. To be an inconvenience (on or upon).
    3. To enforce: compel to behave in a certain way.
    4. To practice a trick or deception (on or upon).
    5. To lay on, as the hands, in the religious rites of confirmation and ordination.
    6. To arrange in proper order on a table of stone or metal and lock up in a chase for printing; said of columns or pages of type, forms, etc.

Example Sentences

  • The government decided to impose new taxes on luxury goods.
  • It is unfair to impose your opinions on others without listening.
  • The teacher will impose strict rules during the exam.
  • They plan to impose a curfew to ensure public safety.
  • Don’t impose your schedule on me, I have my own plans.

On this page you'll find 90 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to impose, such as: abate, aid, appoint, assess, bleed, burden, charge.

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