oppose

Meanings

• verb

  Oppose means to be in opposition or to argue against.

  - "The senators opposed the new bill."
  - "He couldn't oppose the idea of traveling around the world."

• verb

  To set or keep facing in a certain direction in opposition.

  - "The ships opposed bow to bow."
  - "The mirror opposed her to herself."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈpoʊz/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2454178"

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Antonyms

support

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Synonyms

against , bar , block , check , combat , confront , contest , contradict , counter , counterattack , defiance , defy , face , fight , fly in the face of , hinder , hostile , make a stand , obstruct , opposition , prevent , resist , set one's face against , speak out , stand up to , strive , struggle , take a stand , take issue with , take on , thwart , withstand , argue , contest , repugn , speak out , take issue with , buck , confront , hinder , obstruct , resist , withstand

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with oppose
opposes , posies , proposes , compose , poses

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Variants

List of all variants of oppose that leads to same result
oppose , opposed , opposer , opposers , opposes , opposing

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Forms

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opposed, opposing, opposition

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Etymology

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From Old French oposer, from Latin oppositus, past participle of opposuere ‘set over against’, from ob ‘against’ + ponere ‘put, place’.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'oppose' appears 55 times in the King James Version of the Bible.

2. The term 'opposition party' refers to a political party that opposes the ruling party or government.

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Related Concepts

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1. opposition: A state of being in opposition or argument, or the act of opposing.

2. oppositional forces: Forces that are in conflict or opposition to each other.

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Culture

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In literature, 'oppose' is often used to describe characters or ideas in conflict. In art, the concept of opposition can be seen in various forms, such as contrasting colors or shapes. In music, opposing rhythms or melodies can create tension and resolution.

How to Memorize "oppose"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a debate or argument where one person is opposing an idea. Imagine the body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'oppose' with the idea of conflict or argument.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Oppose = Opposite Sides' to remember the meaning of the word.

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