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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San Francisco does not impose a local income tax.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Notably, some other U.S. host cities are not expected to impose the same combination of fare increases and access restrictions, raising questions about consistency across venues.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

An LLM trained and deployed within a similarly curated environment wouldn’t need to impose conclusions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

If countries don’t remedy the issues, the administration can impose tariffs, which analysts see as stickier than levies using other trade authorities.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

She ordered that kind because she didn’t want to impose on any of them to look after her stove for her.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko

Vocabulary lists containing impose

The Declaration of Independence

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"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin

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