How do you use the word "oppose" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "oppose": You have no right to oppose our plan. Were I in your position, I would oppose that plan.

Oppose Meaning

/əˈpəʊz/

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

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

verbTo object to.

Sentence Examples

You have no right to oppose our plan.

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

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

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

fight defend counterbalance

Antonyms:

None

CEFR Practice Quiz

Many citizens in the city will ____ the new law because it raises taxes.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

Several senators plan to ____ the new bill because they believe it violates constitutional rights.

Word Origin & History

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”).

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"I am […] too weak / To oppose your cunning." — 1613 (date written), William Shakespeare, [John Fletcher], “The Famous History of the Life of King Henry the Eight”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount, published 1623, →OCLC, [Act II, scene iv]:

"[T]hree walls had been left standing, with large intervals between each; and they would certainly oppose a most formidable interruption to an invader." — 1839, Philip Meadows Taylor, Confessions of a Thug:

"Her grace sat down […] / In a rich chair of state; opposing freely / The beauty of her person to the people." — 1613 (date written), William Shakespeare, [John Fletcher], “The Famous History of the Life of King Henry the Eight”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount, published 1623, →OCLC, [Act IV, scene i]:

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