impose

Meanings

• Verb

  To put (a burden, a duty, or a restriction) upon (someone or something), especially in a formal or authoritative way.

  - "The government imposed a new tax on businesses."
  - "The teacher imposed strict rules on her students."
  - "He imposed his will on the situation."

• Verb

  To put (a thing or a situation) into effect or operation.

  - "The new law will be imposed on January 1."
  - "The regulations were imposed without warning."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪmˈpoʊz/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with impose
poses , closes , opposes , poseses

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Variants

List of all variants of impose that leads to same result
impose , imposed , imposer , imposers , imposes , imposing , impose her will , impose his will , impose one's will , impose their will

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Forms

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imposed, imposing, imposes, imposable, imposable

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Etymology

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The word 'impose' comes from the Latin word 'imponere', which means 'to put upon' or 'to lay upon'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'impose' is also used in finance to describe the imposition of a tax or fee.

2. In mathematics, the term 'impose' is used to describe the imposition of a function on a given set.

3. In the game of chess, a pawn can be 'imposed' on an opponent's position if it is captured and then placed on that square.

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Related Concepts

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1. Authority: The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience. Imposition of authority often involves the use of force or coercion.

2. Control: The power to direct or regulate a person, organization, or situation. Imposition of control often involves the use of rules or regulations.

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Culture

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The word 'impose' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe the imposition of authority or control. In music, it can refer to the imposition of a melody or rhythm on a given chord progression. In the context of art, it can refer to the imposition of a particular style or aesthetic.

How to Memorize "impose"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'impose' as a heavy burden being placed upon someone or something. Imagine the weight and the formal or authoritative manner in which it is being imposed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'impose' with the idea of authority or control. Think of a boss or a ruler imposing their will on their subordinates.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'I Make Others Pay Soon Enough'. The first letter of each word corresponds to the first letter of the word 'impose'.

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