oppose

[əˈpəʊz]

oppose Definition

• 1. disagree with or resist something or someone
• 2. compete 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

Synonyms for oppose

• contradict
• challenge
• confront
• withstand
• resist

Antonyms for oppose

• support
• agree
• endorse

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

• oppose to

  to be against something or someone

  Example

  I am opposed to the idea of raising taxes.

• oppose a threat

  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.

• oppose a motion

  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.