impose

[im-pohz] / ɪmˈpoʊz /

VERB

set, dictate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appoint charge demand enforce establish foist force inflict institute introduce lay down levy order place promulgate put require

STRONG

burden command compel constrain decree encroach enjoin exact fix infringe intrude lade lay oblige obtrude ordain prescribe presume saddle trespass visit wish wreak wreck

WEAK

force upon horn in lay down the law move in on put foot down read riot act take advantage

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disorder displace forget overlook prevent remove

STRONG

aid help neglect

Example Sentences

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And it would just be a sin to walk onto someone else’s set and start to look over their shoulder and check their homework and sort of impose yourself on that process.

From Los Angeles Times

Healey told MPs the UK's involvement was in compliance with international law as it was in breach of sanctions imposed on Iran.

From BBC

He imposes new ones based on different authorities, some limited in duration or requiring congressional approval.

From The Wall Street Journal

Block Communications said recent court decisions would impose “outdated and inflexible operational practices” on the publication.

From The Wall Street Journal

The restrictions were imposed with immediate effect on Tuesday and will remain in place until the officers - roughly a quarter of the force - have taken part in training programmes.

From BBC

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