impose

Meaning

to force someone to accept something; to establish or apply by authority

to force something to be accepted or done

Example Sentences

The government imposed new taxes on luxury goods.

The government decided to impose new taxes.

Example Expressions

impose a ban

Synonyms

enforce, establish, inflict, apply, dictate

Entry 1

enforce, establish, inflict, apply

Entry 2

enforce, inflict, apply, establish, dictate

Antonyms

remove, lift, withdraw, abolish

Entry 1

remove, lift, withdraw, abolish

Entry 2

lift, remove, withdraw

Collocations

impose restrictions, impose sanctions, impose a fine, impose on someone, impose rules, impose fines

Entry 1

impose restrictions, impose sanctions, impose a fine, impose on someone

Entry 2

impose rules, impose restrictions, impose sanctions, impose fines