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opposes

opposes is the third-person singular simple present indicative of oppose.

Meaning of oppose

Verb

oppose (third-person singular simple present opposes, present participle opposing, simple past and past participle opposed)

  1. To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
    • to oppose the king in battle
  2. To object to.
    • Many religious leaders oppose cloning humans.
  3. To present or set up in opposition; to pose.
    • They are opposed to any form of hierarchy.
  4. To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.
    • Her grace sat down […] / In a rich chair of state; opposing freely / The beauty of her person to the people.1613 (date written), William Shakespeare, [John Fletcher], “The Famous History of the Life of King Henry the Eight”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio)...

Questions about opposes

What is opposes the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Opposes is the third-person singular simple present indicative of oppose.

Words near opposes in the dictionary

  1. opposee
  2. opposees
  3. opposeless
  4. opposer
  5. opposers
  6. opposes
  7. opposest
  8. opposeth
  9. opposide
  10. opposing
  11. opposingly

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