CEFR B2

impose

verb

Meaning

To force a rule, tax, or punishment to be accepted or put into effect.

Examples

The government decided to impose a new tax on luxury goods.
They tried to impose their will on the other team members.

Synonyms: enforce, compel, dictate, inflict

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impose (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpoʊz/

Definition

To force a rule, tax, or punishment to be accepted or put into effect.

Examples

The government decided to impose a new tax on luxury goods.
They tried to impose their will on the other team members.
The teacher had to impose discipline in the classroom.

How to Use impose

impose on/upon someone (prepositional phrase): To take advantage of someone's kindness or generosity. — "Don't impose on your friends by always asking for money."
impose something on/upon someone (prepositional phrase): To force a rule, belief, or idea onto someone. — "The new management tried to impose their ideas on the employees."

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