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IMPOSES Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word imposes. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word imposes. (close relations)
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commands
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

• a military unit or region under the control of a single officer

• the power or authority to command

• availability for use

• a position of highest authority

• great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

• (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program

verb

• be in command of

• make someone do something

• demand as one's due

• look down on

• exercise authoritative control or power over

compels
verbv
verb

• force somebody to do something

• necessitate or exact

constrains
verbv
verb

• compel to behave in a certain way

• to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

• severely restrict in scope or extent

demands
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an urgent or peremptory request

• the ability and desire to purchase goods and services

• required activity

• the act of demanding

• a condition requiring relief

verb

• request urgently and forcefully

• require as useful, just, or proper

• claim as due or just

• lay legal claim to

• summon to court

• ask to be informed of

dictates
verbv
noun

• an authoritative rule

• a guiding principle

verb

• issue commands or orders for

• say out loud for the purpose of recording

• rule as a dictator

enjoins
verbv
verb

• issue an injunction

• give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority

forces
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a powerful effect or influence

• (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity

• physical energy or intensity

• group of people willing to obey orders

• a unit that is part of some military service

• an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

• one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority

• a group of people having the power of effective action

• (of a law) having legal validity

• a putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base

verb

• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

• urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate

• move with force

• impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably

• squeeze like a wedge into a tight space

• force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically

• do forcibly; exert force

• take by force

obliges
verbv
verb

• force somebody to do something

• bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

• provide a service or favor for someone

orders
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

• (usually plural) the status or rank or office of a Christian clergyman in an ecclesiastical hierarchy

• a degree in a continuum of size or quantity

• established customary state (especially of society)

• logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements

• a condition of regular or proper arrangement

• a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)

• a commercial document used to request someone to supply something in return for payment and providing specifications and quantities

• a formal association of people with similar interests

• a body of rules followed by an assembly

• a group of person living under a religious rule

• (biology) taxonomic group containing one or more families

• a request for something to be made, supplied, or served

• (architecture) one of original three styles of Greek architecture distinguished by the type of column and entablature used or a style developed from the original three by the Romans

• the act of putting things in a sequential arrangement

verb

• give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority

• make a request for something

• issue commands or orders for

• bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations

• bring order to or into

• place in a certain order

• appoint to a clerical posts

• arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events

• assign a rank or rating to

presses
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the state of demanding notice or attention

• the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines

• a machine used for printing

• a dense crowd of people

• a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

• clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use

• any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids

• a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead

• the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

verb

• exert pressure or force to or upon

• force or impel in an indicated direction

• to be oppressive or burdensome

• place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure

• squeeze or press together

• crowd closely

• create by pressing

• be urgent

• exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

• press from a plastic

• make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby

• press and smooth with a heated iron

• lift weights

• ask for or request earnestly

pushes
verbv
noun

• the act of applying force in order to move something away

• the force used in pushing

• enterprising or ambitious drive

• an electrical switch operated by pressing

• an effort to advance

verb

• move with force

• press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action

• make publicity for; try to sell (a product)

• strive and make an effort to reach a goal

• press against forcefully without moving

• approach a certain age or speed

• exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

• sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)

• move strenuously and with effort

• make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby

requires
verbv
verb

• require as useful, just, or proper

• consider obligatory; request and expect

• make someone do something

• have need of

constrain
verbv
verb

• compel to behave in a certain way

• to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

• severely restrict in scope or extent

enforce
verbv
verb

• ensure observance of laws and rules

• compel to behave in a certain way

inflict
verbv
verb

• impose something unpleasant

levy
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a charge imposed and collected

• the act of drafting into military service

verb

• impose and collect

• cause to assemble or enlist in military

visit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

• a meeting arranged by the visitor to see someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) for treatment or advice

• the act of visiting in an official capacity (as for an inspection)

• the act of going to see some person in a professional capacity

• a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)

verb

• go to see a place, as for entertainment

• go to certain places as for sightseeing

• pay a brief visit

• come to see in an official or professional capacity

• impose something unpleasant

• talk socially without exchanging too much information

• stay with as a guest

• assail

bring down
verbv
verb

• move something or somebody to a lower position

• cause the downfall of; of rulers

• impose something unpleasant

• cause to come to the ground

• cause to be enthusiastic

• cut down on; make a reduction in

Best Hypernyms For IMPOSES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for imposes, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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bill charge communicate compel intercommunicate obligate oblige

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