To have imposed an undesirable consequence on
“The government will soon impose charges on the use of plastic carrier bags.”
To have established or stipulated as a previous condition
To have set as a price
To have had as a requirement
Past tense for to force (something unwelcome) on someone
“As a result, a few outspoken individuals were allowed to impose their ridiculous theories on the rest of us.”
(impose on/upon) Past tense for to be an inconvenience
“His unreasonable request at the time would certainly impose upon me.”
(impose on/upon) Past tense for to take advantage of
“He was only too happy to impose upon their generosity without sharing in the cost or responsibility involved.”
(impose oneself) Past tense for to exert firm control over
“Despite being the manager, he was unable to impose himself on his team.”
Having been imposed or established by authority
Being burdened with a demand, obligation, responsibility, or physical weight
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