Impose meaning

What does “impose” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“impose” is a verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: compel to behave in a certain way.

impose

compel to behave in a certain way
“Social relations impose courtesy”
“duty constrains one to act often contrary to one's desires or inclinations”
Synonymsenforce constrain
impose something unpleasant
“The principal visited his rage on the students”
Synonymsinflict bring down visit
impose and collect
“levy a fine”
Synonymslevy

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University