oppose

CEFRC1

/əˈpəʊz/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To disagree with, resist, or fight against something.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To object to.

Examples

  • This party would bitterly oppose the re-introduction of the death penalty.

  • Were I in your position, I would oppose that plan.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /əˈpoʊz/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To present or set up in opposition; to pose.

  2. To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.

  3. To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.

More examples

In context

  • You have no right to oppose our plan.

  • There is still time to oppose this plan.

  • to oppose a bill in Congress

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Quick test

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Origin

verb

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”).