impose

//ɪmˈpoʊz//
C1Frequency Level 7Formal
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Verb

imposeInfinitive
imposePresent tense
imposedPast tense
imposedPast participle
imposingPresent participle
imposesThird-person singular
1

to officially force a rule, tax, punishment, or obligation on someone or something

The government imposed new taxes on imported goods.

2

to force someone to accept something unwanted or burdensome

I don't want to impose my views on others.

3

to take unfair advantage of someone by demanding their time or attention

I don't want to impose on you, but could you help me move this weekend?