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IMPOSE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Impose.

How to pronounce impose:

US

Impose - as a verb

Compel to behave in a certain way

Example: "Social relations impose courtesy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
constrainenforce

Impose something unpleasant

Example: "The principal visited his rage on the students"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bring downinflictvisit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
communicateintercommunicate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Impose and collect

Example: "Levy a fine"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
levy
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
billcharge
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The government imposed a new tax on luxury goods."
"My parents imposed a curfew on me when I was in high school."
"The judge imposed a fine on the defendant for their illegal actions."
"The company imposed strict guidelines to ensure workplace safety."
"He tried to impose his beliefs on others, but they didn't agree."
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Word Game Points

Is IMPOSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, impose is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

IMPOSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is IMPOSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, impose is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
IMPOSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is IMPOSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, impose is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
IMPOSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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