Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpoʊz əˈpɑn/
noun a word that functions as the name of a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 I don't want to impose upon my friends by asking for help.
A2 She felt guilty for imposing upon her neighbor to borrow sugar.
B1 It is important not to impose upon others without their consent.
B2 The company's decision to impose upon its employees led to a decrease in morale.
C1 The government's new policies were seen as an imposition upon the citizens' rights.
C2 The professor did not want to impose upon his students by assigning too much work.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence
A1 I don't want to impose upon my friend by asking for a favor.
A2 She felt guilty for imposing upon her parents for money.
B1 It is important not to impose upon others without their consent.
B2 The new regulations imposed upon the company caused some unrest among the employees.
C1 The government imposed strict regulations upon the industry to protect the environment.
C2 The dictator imposed harsh restrictions upon the citizens, limiting their freedoms.
formal It is not ethical to impose upon someone's hospitality without their consent.
informal Don't impose upon your friend by staying at their house for too long.
slang Stop trying to impose upon me, I have my own plans.
figurative The weight of his responsibilities began to impose upon him, causing stress and anxiety.
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