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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Freight costs are already rising as a result of the additional charges shipping companies are imposing for transit in the region.

From Barron's

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam of Lebanon said Monday that his government had decided to impose a ban on all of Hezbollah’s military activities.

From The Wall Street Journal

The United States said Monday it was imposing sanctions on Rwanda's military, taking action against a longtime partner which it accused of violating a peace agreement in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

From Barron's

After forcefully dominating the paint and protecting the rim in Crean Lutheran wins, the imposing big man beams as teammates, classmates and supporters congratulate him.

From Los Angeles Times

"It would be illegal to impose such a condition from a planning point of view," he said.

From BBC

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