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impose /ɪmˈpoʊz/  

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  • verb
    -poses; -posed; -posing
    [+ obj] to cause (something, such as a tax, fine, rule, or punishment) to affect someone or something by using your authority
    The judge imposed a life sentence.
    usually + on or upon
    The judge imposed a life sentence on the defendant.
    impose [=levy] a tax on liquor
    A curfew has been imposed upon the city's youth.
    to establish or create (something unwanted) in a forceful or harmful way
    I needed to break free from the limits imposed by my own fear of failure.
    [+ obj] :to force someone to accept (something or yourself) - + on or upon
    He imposed his will on his subjects. [=he forced his subjects to do what he wanted them to do]
    He imposes his personal beliefs on his employees.
    I don't like having to impose myself on other people.
    [no obj] :to ask for or expect more than is fair or reasonable
    She asked if I wanted a ride, but I declined. I didn't want to impose. [=I didn't want to cause trouble or inconvenience for her] - often + on or upon
    I didn't want to impose on her. = I didn't want to impose on her kindness.
    You shouldn't impose on/upon your friend's good nature.