impose
Translation
to impose, to enforce, to levy, to take advantage of
Examples
The government will impose a new tax.
The government will impose a new tax.
I hope I'm not imposing on you.
I hope I'm not imposing on you.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((on sb./sth.)) to force (sth.) on (sb./sth.) The government will impose a new tax.
((on sb.)) to take advantage of (sb.) I hope I'm not imposing on you.
Similar Words
Synonyms: enforce, levy, inflict; Antonyms: remove, lift
Etymology
From Latin 'imponere', meaning 'to place upon', from 'im-' (on) + 'ponere' (to place).
Memory Tips
Think of 'IM-POSE' as putting a POSE (a position or rule) ON someone.