oppose

[əˈpəʊz]

oppose Definition

  • 1disagree with or resist something or someone
  • 2compete against someone in a contest or election

Using oppose: Examples

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

  • Example

    I strongly oppose the new policy.

  • Example

    The two candidates opposed each other in the presidential race.

  • Example

    He opposed the idea of moving to a new city.

  • Example

    The protesters are opposing the government's decision.

oppose Synonyms and Antonyms

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Idioms Using oppose

  • oppose one's will

    to resist or go against what someone wants or desires

    Example

    She always opposes her parents' will and does what she wants.

  • oppose the clock

    to try to complete a task before a deadline

    Example

    We are opposing the clock to finish this project on time.

  • oppose the odds

    to succeed despite difficult or unfavorable circumstances

    Example

    The underdog team opposed the odds and won the championship.

Phrases with oppose

  • to be against something or someone

    Example

    I am opposed to the idea of raising taxes.

  • to take action to prevent a danger or risk from becoming a reality

    Example

    The government is taking measures to oppose the threat of terrorism.

  • to speak or vote against a proposal in a formal meeting

    Example

    The opposition party opposed the motion to increase taxes.

Origins of oppose

from Old French 'opposer', from Latin 'ob-' (against) + 'ponere' (to place)

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Summary: oppose in Brief

To 'oppose' [əˈpəʊz] means to disagree with or resist something or someone, as in 'I strongly oppose the new policy.' It can also mean to compete against someone in a contest or election, as in 'The two candidates opposed each other in the presidential race.' The phrase 'oppose to' is used to express being against something or someone, while 'oppose a threat' means to take action to prevent a danger from becoming a reality.

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