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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Many states are threatening to impose restrictions on data centers unless they build their own power sources.

From The Wall Street Journal

The report added that retaliatory tariffs imposed by Canada on certain goods might have also prompted a shift away from U.S. products—although Prime Minister Mark Carney dropped most of those duties in late August.

From The Wall Street Journal

They point to past experience of pay deals that break through the ceiling imposed by finance secretaries leading to rapid and sometimes painful revised budgets during the financial year.

From BBC

While there is no federal inheritance tax, the IRS does impose a federal estate tax, and the exemption threshold is adjusted annually for inflation.

From MarketWatch

The administration responded by imposing a blanket 10% global tariff, while European lawmakers have paused consideration of a trade deal with the U.S., adding further uncertainty to sentiment across the eurozone.

From The Wall Street Journal

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