oppose
//əˈpəʊz//
Forms
- present (v1)
- oppose
- past (v2)
- opposed
- past participle (v3)
- opposed
- present participle
- opposing
- 3rd person singular
- opposes
Definitions
1.To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
- There is still time to oppose this plan.
- I am […] too weak / To oppose your cunning.
2.To object to.
- Many religious leaders oppose cloning humans.
3.To present or set up in opposition; to pose.
- They are opposed to any form of hierarchy.
4.To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.
- Her grace sat down […] / In a rich chair of state; opposing freely / The beauty of her person to the people.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #2192
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Etymology
From Middle English opposen
From Old French opposer
From Latin ob (“before, against”) + Medieval Latin pono (“to put”), taking the place of Latin opponere (“to oppose”).