impose
Pronunciación: [ɪmˈpoʊz]
Palabra
Contexto: «authority»
(verb) to force someone to accept something or to follow rules. It’s like when a teacher tells students they must complete their homework, even if they don’t want to.
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The new laws will impose stricter regulations on pollution.
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They decided not to impose fines because the situation was complicated.
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Why do some people think it’s unfair to impose strict rules?
Contexto: «relationship»
(verb) to put a burden on someone, making them deal with something unpleasant. Imagine if your little brother keeps bothering you while you’re trying to study.
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She didn’t want to impose her problems on her friends.
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He felt like he was imposing when he asked them for help too often.
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Do you think it’s okay to impose on others sometimes?
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