im
pose
Third Person
imposes
Present Participle
imposing
Past Tense
imposed
Past Participle
imposed
1
to force someone to do what they do not want
transitive
- The authoritarian government tried to impose strict regulations on freedom of speech.
- Teachers should inspire rather than impose learning, fostering a love for education.
- Governments should avoid imposing excessive taxes that burden the citizens.
- The boss decided to impose a deadline, putting pressure on the team to complete the project quickly.
- Parents should guide and support rather than impose their career choices on their children.
2
to force or pressure someone to act in a particular way
transitive
- The teacher imposed silence in the classroom during the exam.
- Society often imposes certain behaviors, like showing respect to elders.
- The etiquette book imposes a formal way of greeting guests.
- Social expectations often impose a sense of politeness, even in uncomfortable situations.
- They imposed honesty in the workplace by creating a culture of transparency.
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3
to make someone accept or pay something, often a responsibility or fine
transitive
- The government decided to impose a new tax on imported goods.
- The judge will impose a penalty for those found guilty of the crime.
- The school imposed a curfew on students during the exam week.
- The city plans to impose a fine on anyone who litters in the park.
- The country imposed new tariffs on foreign products to protect local businesses.
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