Imposed

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpoʊzd/

Definitions of imposed

verb to force someone to accept or put up with; to bring about by authority or force

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher imposed a strict rule about speaking English in the classroom.

A2 The company imposed a new dress code for all employees.

B1 The government imposed a curfew to control the spread of the virus.

B2 The manager imposed a deadline for the project to be completed.

C1 The judge imposed a heavy fine on the company for violating environmental regulations.

C2 The dictator imposed strict censorship laws to control the flow of information.

Examples of imposed in a Sentence

formal The government imposed strict regulations on the use of pesticides.

informal My parents imposed a curfew on me for the weekend.

slang I can't believe my boss imposed overtime on us again.

figurative The weight of responsibility imposed on her shoulders was immense.

Grammatical Forms of imposed

• past tense: imposed
• plural: imposed
• comparative: more imposed
• superlative: most imposed
• present tense: impose
• future tense: will impose
• perfect tense: has imposed
• continuous tense: is imposing
• singular: imposed
• positive degree: imposed
• infinitive: to impose
• gerund: imposing
• participle: imposed

Origin and Evolution of imposed

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'imposed' originated from the Latin word 'imponere' which means to place upon or to inflict.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'imposed' has retained its original meaning of placing a burden or duty on someone, but it has also come to be used in a broader sense to refer to any kind of authoritative imposition or requirement.