impost

[ˈɪmpəʊst]

impost Definition

• 1. a tax or tribute imposed on something or someone
• 2. a block or capital on top of a column or pillar that supports the architrave

Using impost: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "impost" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The government has imposed an impost on imported goods.

• Example

  The impost on cigarettes has been increased.

• Example

  The impost on the wealthy has been a topic of debate for years.

• Example

  The impost on the column was intricately carved.

impost Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for impost

• tax
• levy
• duty
• tariff
• assessment

Phrases with impost

• death impost

  a tax levied on the estate of a deceased person

  Example

  The death impost was so high that the heirs had to sell the property.

• customs impost

  a tax levied on imported or exported goods

  Example

  The customs impost on luxury goods is very high.

• pillar impost

  a block or capital on top of a column or pillar that supports the architrave

  Example

  The pillar impost was intricately carved with floral designs.

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Summary: impost in Brief

The term 'impost' [ˈɪmpəʊst] refers to a tax or tribute imposed on something or someone, such as imported goods or the wealthy. It can also refer to a block or capital on top of a column or pillar that supports the architrave. Examples include 'The government has imposed an impost on imported goods,' and 'The impost on the column was intricately carved.'