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Definition of imposing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
appearance or presenceimpressive in size, appearance, manner, or commanding presence
- The imposing building towered over the city.
- She entered with an imposing air.
- His imposing argument silenced the critics.
Expressions with imposing
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large and impressive rock used in construction or decoration
The mansion featured an imposing stone at its entrance..
Origin of imposing
Latin, imponere (to place upon)
Terms with imposing included in their meaning
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legal action
act of imposing a penalty for an offense
legal
imposing an obligation or duty
tax collection
act of imposing and collecting a tax
control
imposing limits or controls on something
general
imposing an excessive burden or demand
fitness
very muscular and physically imposing person
pompous
having an imposing sound and little content
presence
appear very large or imposing
action
imposing something unwelcome
large appearance
in a way that appears large or imposing
business
policy of protecting domestic industries by imposing import restrictions
restraint
limit actions by imposing restrictions
horse riding
ride a horse with an erect and imposing posture
financial pressure
imposing financial constraints or hardships
high standards
imposing rigorous standards of performance
height
very tall or high, creating an imposing presence
architecture
front of a building, especially an imposing or decorative one
finance
the act of imposing and collecting a tax or charge
taxation
imposing a tax or fee
measurement
taller or more imposing
imposing
tending to impose moral views on others
imposing hardship
imposing a disadvantage or hardship
legal
the act of imposing penalties or restrictions
old estate
large and imposing house
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- French:imposant, ...
- German:imposant, ...
- Italian:imponente, ...
- Spanish:imponente, ...
- Portuguese:imponente, ...
- Chinese:威严的, ...
- Japanese:堂々とした, ...
- Arabic:مُهِيب, ...
- Hebrew:מַרְשִׁים, ...
- Russian:внушительный, ...
- Ukrainian:вражаючий, ...
- Hindi:भव्य, ...
Definition of impose - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
responsibilityplace a burden or duty on someone
- The new tax imposes a heavy burden on citizens.
2.
force acceptanceforce someone to accept or put up with something
- The government tends to impose new taxes without public consent..
3.
influencemake others accept opinions or beliefs
- She imposed her beliefs on her friends.
4.
taxationRare subject to a levy or taxRare
- The government imposed a new tax on imports.
5.
behaviorintr. Rare intrude or encroach unfairlyintr. Rare
- He imposed on their privacy by entering uninvited.
Expressions with impose
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take unfair advantage of someone's time help or kindness
I don't want to impose upon your family during the holidays.
force something to be accepted
The government imposed new taxes on the citizens.
force your presence or attention on others without invitation
I didn’t want to impose myself on their quiet evening together.
make others accept one's decisions
She imposed her will on the committee's final choice.
officially order people to stop buying or using something
The government decided to impose a boycott on the company.
officially stop trade or exchange with a country or group
The government decided to impose an embargo on the country.
take advantage of someone's kindness or resources
He didn't want to impose on their hospitality by staying too long.
Origin of impose
Latin, imponere (to place upon)
Examples of impose in a sentence
Parents often impose bedtime on their children. They tried to impose their beliefs on others. New regulations were imposed on the company. He tried to impose his ideas on the team. The leader imposed new rules on the group. They plan to impose a levy on luxury goods.
The city imposed a tax on plastic bags. She didn't want to impose on their hospitality. He tends to impose his opinions on others.
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- French:imposer, forcer, ...
- German:auferlegen, aufzwingen, ...
- Italian:imporre, forzare, ...
- Spanish:imponer, forzar, ...
- Portuguese:impor, obrigar, ...
- Chinese:施加, 强迫接受, ...
- Japanese:課す, 強要する, ...
- Arabic:فَرَضَ, أَجْبَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַטִּיל, לִכְפּוֹת, ...
- Russian:возлагать, навязывать, ...
- Ukrainian:накладати, нав'язувати, ...
- Hindi:लादना, मढ़ना, ...
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