Definitions

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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A furious president immediately vowed to impose a global tariff of 10 percent under a separate authority, before raising it to 15 percent on Saturday.

From Barron's

On Friday the US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the president had exceeded his authority in imposing tariffs under a 1977 economic emergency powers act, saying Congress had to give its approval.

From Barron's

This is distinctive and worrisome—particularly when imposing massive payments.

From The Wall Street Journal

Here, they held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which authorizes the president to “regulate” the “importation” of goods, doesn’t encompass the power to impose tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Precision strike systems, cyber tools, missile defenses and offensive drones can impose costs without a ground invasion.

From The Wall Street Journal

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