ımpose

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Definition of ımpose in English English dictionary

{n} a command, injunction, order

{v} to enjoin as a duty, lay, put, deceive

Hyphenation

im·pose

Turkish pronunciation

împōz

Synonyms

appoint, burden, charge, command, compel, constrain, decree, demand, encroach, enforce, enjoin, establish, exact, fix, foist

Pronunciation

/əmˈpōz/ /ɪmˈpoʊz/

Etymology

[ im-'pOz ] (verb.) 1581. From Middle French imposer (“to lay on, impose”), taking the place of Latin imponere (“to lay on, impose”) in (“on, upon”) + ponere (“to put place”).