impose
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im·pose
(ĭm-pōz′)v. im·posed, im·pos·ing, im·pos·es
v.tr.
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 offer or circulate fraudulently; pass off: imposed a fraud on consumers.
v.intr.
To force oneself on or take unfair advantage of others: You are always imposing on their generosity.
[Middle English imposen, from Old French imposer, alteration (influenced by poser, to put, place) of Latin impōnere, to place upon : in-, on; see in-2 + pōnere, to place; see apo- in Indo-European roots.]
im·pos′er n.
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impose
(ɪmˈpəʊz)vb
1. (tr) 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. (intr) to take advantage, as of a person or quality: to impose on someone's kindness.
4. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) (tr) printing to arrange (pages) so that after printing and folding the pages will be in the correct order
5. (tr) to pass off deceptively; foist: to impose a hoax on someone.
6. (Ecclesiastical Terms) (tr) (of a bishop or priest) to lay (the hands) on the head of a candidate for certain sacraments
[C15: from Old French imposer, from Latin impōnere to place upon, from pōnere to place, set]
imˈposable adj
imˈposer n
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im•pose
(ɪmˈpoʊz)v. -posed, -pos•ing. v.t.
1. to apply or establish by or as if by authority: to impose taxes.
2. to thrust intrusively upon others: to impose oneself uninvited.
3. to pass or palm off fraudulently or deceptively.
4. to lay (type pages, plates, etc.) in proper order on a slab of stone or metal and secure in a chase for printing.
5. to inflict, as a penalty.
v.i. 6. to obtrude oneself or one's needs upon others: Are you sure my request doesn't impose?
[1475–85; < Middle French imposer < Latin impōnere to put in or upon, impose =im- im-1 + pōnere to put, place]
im•pos′a•ble, adj.
im•pos′er, n.
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impose
Past participle: imposed
Gerund: imposing
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| Verb | 1. | impose - compel to behave in a certain way; "Social relations impose courtesy" |
| 2. |  impose - impose something unpleasant; "The principal visited his rage on the students"communicate, intercommunicate - transmit thoughts or feelings; "He communicated his anxieties to the psychiatrist" clamp - impose or inflict forcefully; "The military government clamped a curfew onto the capital" give - inflict as a punishment; "She gave the boy a good spanking"; "The judge gave me 10 years" foist - to force onto another; "He foisted his work on me" | |
| 3. | impose - impose and collect; "levy a fine" toll - charge a fee for using; "Toll the bridges into New York City" tithe - levy a tithe on (produce or a crop); "The wool was tithed" reimpose - impose anew; "The fine was reimposed" lay - impose as a duty, burden, or punishment; "lay a responsibility on someone" mulct - impose a fine on; "he was fined for littering" tax - levy a tax on; "The State taxes alcohol heavily"; "Clothing is not taxed in our state" bill, charge - demand payment; "Will I get charged for this service?"; "We were billed for 4 nights in the hotel, although we stayed only 3 nights" distrain - levy a distress on |
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impose
verbimpose on someone intrude on, exploit, take advantage of, use, trouble, abuse, bother, encroach on, horn in (informal), trespass on, gate-crash (informal), take liberties with, butt in on, presume upon, force yourself on, obtrude on I was afraid you'd think we were imposing on you.
impose something on or upon someone
1. levy, apply, introduce, put, place, set, charge, establish, lay, fix, institute, exact, decree, ordain They impose fines on airlines who bring in illegal immigrants.
2. inflict, force, enforce, visit, press, apply, thrust, dictate, saddle (someone) with, foist Beware of imposing your own tastes on your children.
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impose
verb2. To set forth expressly and authoritatively:
Idioms: call the shots, lay it on the line.
3. To cause to undergo or bear (something unwelcome or damaging, for example):
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impose
[ɪmˈpəʊz]A. VT [+ condition, fine, tax] → imponer (on a) (Jur) [+ sentence] → imponer
troops were brought in to impose order → se movilizaron tropas para imponer el orden
he tries to impose his views on everyone else → intenta imponer sus puntos de vista a los demás
to impose o.s. on sb → abusar de la amabilidad de algn
I couldn't possibly impose myself on you for dinner → estaría abusando de su amabilidad si me quedara a cenar
troops were brought in to impose order → se movilizaron tropas para imponer el orden
he tries to impose his views on everyone else → intenta imponer sus puntos de vista a los demás
to impose o.s. on sb → abusar de la amabilidad de algn
I couldn't possibly impose myself on you for dinner → estaría abusando de su amabilidad si me quedara a cenar
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impose
(imˈpouz) verb1. to place (a tax, fine, task etc) on someone or something. The government have imposed a new tax on cigarettes.imponer
2. to force (oneself, one's opinions etc) on a person. The headmaster liked to impose his authority on the teachers.imponer
3. (often with on) to ask someone to do something which he should not be asked to do or which he will find difficult to do. I hope I'm not imposing (on you) by asking you to help.abusar de
imposition (impəˈziʃən) nounKernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
impose
v. imponer.
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