What does "Impose" mean?

to force oneself on others

Synonym: inconvenience Opposite: not trouble

"Impose" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

I'm sorry for imposing.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S8E4

I don't wanna impose.

Gossip Girl S2E10

For this reason, the Ministry has seen fit to impose a new rule.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

i'm a lawyer now cause i passed the bar i'm imposing marshall law on this champagne.

How I Met Your Mother S3E8

I haven't even gotten to say, "Stop imposing your fancy ways on that poor child."

Modern Family S9E4

Oh, I could not impose.

Suits S2E6

And now he hires himself out to impose his own brand of rough justice?

The Big Bang Theory S4E19

I'd hate to impose.

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"Impose" in TV shows & movies

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