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Antonyms for imposed

Grammar : Verb
Spell : im-pohz
Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈpoʊz

Definition of imposed

Origin :
  • late 14c., "to lay (a crime, etc.) to the account of," from Old French imposer "put, place; impute, charge, accuse" (c.1300), from assimilated form of in- "into, in" (see in- (2)) + poser "put, place" (see pose (v.1)). Sense of "to lay on as a burden" first recorded 1580s. Related: Imposed; imposing.
  • verb set, dictate
Example sentences :
  • The task now imposed upon him was a most distasteful and unwelcome one.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • We have sought no territory and we have imposed our will on none.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • He imposed strict restraint on the gods whom he had made captive.
  • Extract from : « The Babylonian Legends of the Creation » by British Museum
  • At any rate, he imposed most successfully upon the mother of Allis.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • I warn you, then, that I have imposed upon you a difficult, a dangerous task.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • It seemed to me that it was not quite that, but I could not then define what the sentiment was which imposed this wish on me.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • You have imposed upon a nature which you knew to be confiding and unsuspicious.
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
  • They stammered and entreated, at their wit's end when a fine was imposed upon them.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • Upon them as upon aliens their tribute is imposed, partly by the Sarmatians, partly by the Quadians.
  • Extract from : « Tacitus on Germany » by Tacitus
  • I was annoyed at their indiscretion, and imposed silence on them.
  • Extract from : « Memoirs Of The Court Of Marie Antoinette, Queen Of France, Complete » by Madame Campan

Synonyms for imposed

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