impose Synonyms
Another word for impose
• verb (Context 1)
To establish or apply something (such as a tax, fine, law, or restriction) as compulsory by authority.
"The city council voted to levy a temporary ban on outdoor watering during the drought."
• verb (Context 2)
To force someone to accept or endure something unwelcome, burdensome, or unfamiliar (such as one's views or will).
"A good mentor guides students thoughtfully rather than trying to inflict personal opinions on them."
• verb (Context 3)
To take unfair advantage of someone's hospitality, generosity, or time by making unreasonable demands (often followed by 'on' or 'upon').
"We would love to stay for dinner, but we really do not want to intrude on your family at the last minute."
• verb (Context 4)
To arrange pages of type or plates in the proper order on a press sheet so that they read consecutively after printing and folding (in printing).
"The technician carefully imposed the sixteen pages onto the layout before sending the job to the printing press."
Opposites of impose
The opposite of impose shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: