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impose

/ɪmˈpoʊz/

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verb

-poses; -posed; -posing

[+ obj] to cause (something, such as a tax, fine, rule, or punishment) to affect someone or something by using your authority

The judge imposed a life sentence.

usually + on or upon

The judge imposed a life sentence on the defendant.

impose [=levy] a tax on liquor

A curfew has been imposed upon the city's youth.

to establish or create (something unwanted) in a forceful or harmful way

I needed to break free from the limits imposed by my own fear of failure.

[+ obj] :to force someone to accept (something or yourself) - + on or upon

He imposed his will on his subjects. [=he forced his subjects to do what he wanted them to do]

He imposes his personal beliefs on his employees.

I don't like having to impose myself on other people.

[no obj] :to ask for or expect more than is fair or reasonable

She asked if I wanted a ride, but I declined. I didn't want to impose. [=I didn't want to cause trouble or inconvenience for her] - often + on or upon

I didn't want to impose on her. = I didn't want to impose on her kindness.

You shouldn't impose on/upon your friend's good nature.