opposest
opposest is the second-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)
- 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
- To object to.
- Many religious leaders oppose cloning humans.
- Synonyms:
- take issue with, speak out, contest, repugn, argue
- To present or set up in opposition; to pose.
- They are opposed to any form of hierarchy.
- 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)...
Origin of opposest
oppose + -est
Questions about opposest
- What is opposest the second-person singular simple present indicative of?
- Opposest is the second-person singular simple present indicative of oppose.
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