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Impose

ɪmˈpəʊz

Impose definitions

verb

Inflections:

impose imposed imposes imposing

force (an unwelcome decision or ruling) on someone

"the decision was theirs and was not imposed on them by others"

Synonyms:
foist force thrust inflict obtrude press urge
- put (a restriction) in place
  
  "sanctions imposed on South Africa"
- require (a duty, charge, or penalty) to be undertaken or paid
  
  "a fine may be imposed"
- exert firm control over
  
  "the director was unable to impose himself on the production"
take advantage of someone by demanding their attention or commitment

"she realized that she had imposed on Mark's kindness"

Synonyms:
take advantage of abuse exploit take liberties with misuse ill-treat treat unfairly manipulate
arrange (pages of type) so as to be in the correct order after printing and folding