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impose
impose
/ˌɪmˈpoʊz/
verb
(
)
Compel to behave in a certain way
(
constrain
,
enforce
,
impose
)
compel to behave in a certain way
Social relations impose courtesy
Social relations impose courtesy
Duty constrains one to act often contrary to one's desires or inclinations
duty constrains one to act often contrary to one's desires or inclinations
(
)
Impose something unpleasant
(
bring down
,
visit
,
impose
,
inflict
)
impose something unpleasant
The principal visited his rage on the students
The principal visited his rage on the students
(
)
Impose and collect
(
impose
,
levy
)
impose and collect
Levy a fine
levy a fine
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