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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Since then, authorities have imposed limits on the number of buses arriving, with a cap of 50 on a recent Sunday.

From Barron's

He didn’t impose the tariffs, but the borrowing costs have remained high.

From The Wall Street Journal

She has also vowed to stiffen prison sentences and to impose a state of emergency in areas worst hit by crime.

From Barron's

France has said it will impose stricter limits on the acceptable level of a toxin called cereulide in infant formula after potentially contaminated products were recalled in over 60 countries.

From Barron's

The UN has accused the group of imposing taxes on the mining sector for their own benefit.

From BBC

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