imposes

Sayim-POHZ-izUS/ɪmˈpoʊzɪz/UK/ɪmˈpəʊzɪz/AUS/ɪmˈpəʉzɪz/

2 meanings of imposes

1
verb
The form of impose used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.
The new law imposes strict limits on factory smoke.
She imposes high standards on everyone who works for her.
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2
nounobsolete
Plural of impose. This is an old noun form no longer used today.
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imposes is a form of impose

impose, verb: To put a rule, tax, or punishment in place using your power or authority. Full entry

Forms: imposeimposes he/she/itimposing -ing formimposed past tense, past participle
Spelling: impose → imposes: add -s
Sound: The ending sounds like /ɪz/, an extra syllable.

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