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Synonyms for
impose
(figurative) To apply, enforce, or establish (something, often regarded as burdensome as a restriction or tax: see verb, sense 1.2.1) with authority.
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All Definitions for Impose

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1(figurative) To apply, enforce, or establish (something, often regarded as burdensome as a restriction or tax: see verb, sense 1.2.1) with authority.
2To encroach or intrude, especially in a manner regarded as unfair or unwarranted
3To presume, to take advantage of
4Also, to be a burden or inconvenience.
5To affect authoritatively or forcefully
6To influence strongly.
7(Christianity) To lay or place (one's hands) on someone as a blessing, during rites of confirmation, ordination, etc.
8(printing) To lay (columns or pages of type, or printing plates) arranged in a proper order on the bed of a press or an imposing stone and secure them in a chase in preparation for printing.
9(intransitive) Chiefly followed by on or upon.
10Chiefly followed by on or upon.
11An act of placing or putting on something chiefly immaterial, especially something regarded as burdensome as a duty, a task, etc.
12An imposition.
13To subject to an impost, levy, tax, etc.
14(archaic) To physically lay or place (something) on another thing
15To deposit, to put, to set.
16To practise deceit or stealth
17To cheat, to deceive, to trick.

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What are synonyms for impose?

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About synonyms for impose

Finding the right synonym for impose helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "(figurative) To apply, enforce, or establish (something, often regarded as burdensome as a restriction or tax: see verb, sense 1.2.1) with authority.", impose has 0 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.

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