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Synonyms of impose

5 similar words

Another word for impose is inflict. Other synonyms of impose are force.

Synonyms and similar words for impose

verbTo apply, enforce, or establish (something, often regarded as burdensome as a restriction or tax...

  • layTo impose (a burden, punishment, command, tax, etc.).

verbTo encroach or intrude, especially in a manner regarded as unfair or unwarranted; to presume, to...

  • presumeTo impose (on) for one's advantage; to be presumptuous; to take advantage (of); to take liberties (with) [with on or...

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Meaning of impose

  1. verb To physically lay or place (something) on another thing; to deposit, to put, to set.
  2. verb To lay or place (one's hands) on someone as a blessing, during rites of confirmation, ordination, etc.
  3. verb To lay (columns or pages of type, or printing plates) arranged in a proper order on the bed of a press or an imposing stone and secure them in a chase in preparation for printing.

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Questions about synonyms of impose

What is another word for impose?
Impose has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as inflict and force.
What does impose mean?
Impose means to physically lay or place (something) on another thing; to deposit, to put, to set.

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