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Definition of Impose
1. Verb. Compel to behave in a certain way. "Social relations impose courtesy"
2. Verb. Impose something unpleasant. "The principal visited his rage on the students"
Generic synonyms: Communicate, Intercommunicate
Specialized synonyms: Dictate, Order, Prescribe, Intrude, Obtrude, Clamp, Give, Foist
Derivative terms: Imposition, Imposition, Infliction, Visitation
3. Verb. Impose and collect. "Levy a fine"
Specialized synonyms: Toll, Tithe, Reimpose, Lay, Mulct, Tax, Distrain
Generic synonyms: Bill, Charge
Derivative terms: Imposition, Levy
Definition of Impose
1. v. t. To lay on; to set or place; to put; to deposit.
2. v. i. To practice tricks or deception.
3. n. A command; injunction.
Definition of Impose
1. to establish as compulsory [v -POSED, -POSING, -POSES]
Medical Definition of Impose
1. 1. To lay on; to set or place; to put; to deposit. "Cakes of salt and barley [she] did impose Within a wicker basket." (Chapman) 2. To lay as a charge, burden, tax, duty, obligation, command, penalty, etc.; to enjoin; to levy; to inflict; as, to impose a toll or tribute. "What fates impose, that men must needs abide." (Shak) "Death is the penalty imposed." (Milton) "Thou on the deep imposest nobler laws." (Waller) 3. To lay on, as the hands, in the religious rites of confirmation and ordination. 4. To arrange in proper order on a table of stone or metal and lock up in a chase for printing; said of columns or pages of type, forms, etc. Origin: F. Imposer; pref. Im- in + poser to place. See Pose. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)