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imposer verb

im·pose

The verb form of imposer is impose

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Definitions

  • verb with object imposer to lay on or set as something to be borne, endured, obeyed, fulfilled, paid, etc.: to impose taxes. 1
  • verb with object imposer to put or set by or as if by authority: to impose one's personal preference on others. 1
  • verb with object imposer to obtrude or thrust (oneself, one's company, etc.) upon others. 1
  • verb with object imposer to pass or palm off fraudulently or deceptively: He imposed his pretentious books on the public. 1
  • verb with object imposer Printing. to lay (type pages, plates, etc.) in proper order on an imposing stone or the like and secure in a chase for printing. 1
  • verb with object imposer to lay on or inflict, as a penalty. 1
  • verb with object imposer Archaic. to put or place on something, or in a particular place. 1
  • verb with object imposer Obsolete. to lay on (the hands) ceremonially, as in confirmation or ordination. 1
  • verb without object imposer to make an impression on the mind; impose one's or its authority or influence. 1
  • verb without object imposer to obtrude oneself or one's requirements, as upon others: Are you sure my request doesn't impose? 1
  • verb without object imposer to presume, as upon patience or good nature. 1
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