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- DictionaryOp·pose/əˈpōz/
verb
- 1. disapprove of and attempt to prevent, especially by argument: "those of you who oppose capital punishment"
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. Words starting with opp-, like opposite, opponent, and oppose, usually hint that there's a disagreement somewhere.
4 days ago · verb. If you oppose someone or oppose their plans or ideas, you disagree with what they want to do and try to prevent them from doing it. Mr Taylor was not bitter towards those who had opposed him. [VERB noun] Many parents oppose bilingual education in schools. [VERB noun] Synonyms: be against, fight (against), check, bar More Synonyms of oppose.
oppose somebody to compete with somebody in a contest. He intends to oppose the prime minister in the leadership election. Definition of oppose verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
3 days ago · 3. to set as an opponent or adversary. 4. to be hostile or adverse to, as in opinion. to oppose a resolution in a debate. 5. to set as an obstacle or hindrance. 6. to set against in some relation, esp. as to demonstrate a comparison or contrast.
1 to disagree strongly with someone's plan, policy, etc. and try to change it or prevent it from succeeding oppose somebody/something This party would bitterly oppose the reintroduction of the death penalty. He threw all those who opposed him into prison. oppose (somebody/something) doing something I would oppose changing the law. compare propose
to disagree with a plan or activity and to try to change or stop it: The committee opposed a proposal to allow women to join the club. Fewer examples. We oppose capital punishment in any circumstances. Most people want tougher environmental legislation but large corporations continue to oppose it.
1. To be or act in contention or conflict with: opposed their crosstown rivals in the season finale. 2. To be hostile or resistant to; try to prevent: opposes the building of a new police station. 3. a. To set as an opposite in position: opposed the painting with a mirror across the room. b.
