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   oppose

   /əˈpəʊz/

   verb

   • 1. disagree with and attempt to prevent, especially by argument: "a majority of the electorate opposed EC membership"
   • ▪ actively resist (a person or system): "a workers' movement opposed the regime"
   • ▪ compete with (someone): "a candidate to oppose the leader in the presidential contest"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French opposer, from Latin opponere (see opponent), but influenced by Latin oppositus ‘set or placed against’ and Old French poser ‘to place’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. opposer noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOPPOSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Oppose means to disagree with something or someone, often by speaking or fighting against it, him, or her. Learn more about the verb oppose, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage in different contexts.

   • English (US)

     OPPOSE meaning: 1. to disagree with something or someone,...

   • Znaczenie Oppose, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     OPPOSE definicja: 1. to disagree with something or someone,...

   • Oppose: German Translation

     OPPOSE translate: sich widersetzen, entgegentreten. Learn...

   • Oppose: French Translation

     OPPOSE translate: s’opposer à, s’opposer à, faire opposition...

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb oppose, which means to place over against something so as to provide resistance, counterbalance, or contrast. See also related words and entries for oppose.

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and usage of the verb oppose, which means to act against or provide resistance to something. See examples of oppose in sentences and related words.

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   Oppose means to be or act in contention or conflict with, to be hostile or resistant to, or to set as an opposite in position or contrast. Find the origin, usage, and examples of oppose and its synonyms in this comprehensive online dictionary.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOPPOSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb oppose, which means to disagree with or resist something or someone. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and related words for oppose.

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   To oppose something is to go against it or fight hard to stop it. A senator might oppose a bill, or a teen might oppose authority.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishoppose verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb oppose, which means to disagree strongly with somebody's plan, policy, etc. and try to change it or prevent it from succeeding. See examples, synonyms and word origin.