impose
[ im-pohz ]
/ ɪmˈpoʊz /
verb (used with object), im·posed, im·pos·ing.
verb (used without object), im·posed, im·pos·ing.
Verb Phrases
impose on/upon,
- to thrust oneself offensively upon others; intrude.
- to take unfair advantage of; misuse (influence, friendship, etc.).
- to defraud; cheat; deceive: A study recently showed the shocking number of confidence men that impose on the public.
Origin of impose
OTHER WORDS FROM impose
Words nearby impose
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British Dictionary definitions for impose on
impose
/ (ɪmˈpəʊz) /
verb (usually foll by on or upon)
(tr)
to establish as something to be obeyed or complied with; enforce
to impose a tax on the people
to force (oneself, one's presence, etc) on another or others; obtrude
(intr)
to take advantage, as of a person or quality
to impose on someone's kindness
(tr) printing
to arrange pages so that after printing and folding the pages will be in the correct order
(tr)
to pass off deceptively; foist
to impose a hoax on someone
(tr)
(of a bishop or priest) to lay (the hands) on the head of a candidate for certain sacraments
Derived forms of impose
imposable, adjective imposer, nounWord Origin for impose
C15: from Old French
imposer, from Latin
impōnere to place upon, from
pōnere to place, set
Idioms and Phrases with impose on
impose on
Force something on someone; also, levy a tax or duty. For example, Don't try to impose your ideas on me, or The British crown imposed a tariff on tea. [Late 1500s]
Force oneself on others; take unfair advantage of. For example, Am I imposing on you if I stay overnight? or He's always imposing on us, dropping in unexpectedly with numerous friends. [Early 1600s]