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Meaning of Impose On
to force or require someone to accept or deal with something
Definitions
- to force someone to accept or deal with something, especially something unpleasant or unwelcome
- * to require someone to do something, especially something that they do not want to do
Etymology of Impose On
The phrase "impose on" originates from the Latin words "imponere" meaning "to put on" and the Old French "imposer" meaning "to lay on", with the word "on" being added to indicate the person or thing affected by the action
Historically, the phrase has been used since the 15th century to convey the idea of forcing or requiring someone to accept or deal with something
Example Uses
- I don't want to impose on my friends by asking for another favor
- * The new policy imposes on employees the requirement to work longer hours
- * The company is imposing on its customers by raising prices again