<p><strong>Verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>imposed</li><li>imposing</li><li>to lay on or set as something to be borne, endured, obeyed, fulfilled, paid, etc.: to impose taxes</li><li>to put or set by or as if by authority: to impose one's personal preference on others</li><li>to obtrude or thrust (oneself, one's company, etc.) upon others</li><li>to lay (type pages, plates, etc.) in proper order on an imposing stone or the like and secure in a chase for printing</li><li>to lay on or inflict, as a penalty</li><li>to put or place on something, or in a particular place (archaic)</li><li>to lay on (the hands) ceremonially, as in confirmation or ordination (obsolete)</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object):</strong></p><ul><li>imposed</li><li>imposing</li><li>to make an impression on the mind; impose one's or its authority or influence</li><li>to obtrude oneself or one's requirements, as upon others: Are you sure my request doesn't impose?</li><li>to presume, as upon patience or good nature</li><li>to thrust oneself offensively upon others; intrude</li><li>to take unfair advantage of; misuse (influence, friendship, etc.)</li><li>to defraud; cheat; deceive</li></ul>