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oppose Definition and Meaning in English (oppose definition)

verb
Synonyms:resistobjectdefy
Quick Answer • Definition

Oppose definition: To act against or provide resistance to; to object to or disapprove of something.

Definitions of Oppose

  1. 1verb

    To act against or provide resistance to; to object to or disapprove of something.

Example Sentences

“Many people oppose the new policy.”

“She decided to oppose the motion in the meeting.”

“The two teams will oppose each other in the final.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenseopposed
present participleopposing
nounopposition
agent nounopponent
adjectiveopposite

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

oppose a billcollocation

To vote or speak against a proposed law.

oppose vigorouslycollocation

To resist or object strongly.

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Oppose definition: To act against or provide resistance to; to object to or disapprove of something.
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'Oppose' translates to 'oppose' in English. Oppose definition: To act against or provide resistance to; to object to or disapprove of something.
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