oppose
/əˈpoʊz/
resist, object
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To disagree with and try to prevent (something or someone).
"Many people oppose the new policy."
- 2.
To be in competition or conflict with (someone or something).
"Our team will oppose the champions in the final."
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Local residents actively oppose the construction of the new highway.
Local residents actively oppose the construction of the new highway.
She decided to oppose the decision made by the committee.
She decided to oppose the decision made by the committee.
The two political parties often oppose each other on major issues.
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How do you pronounce oppose?
oppose is pronounced [/əˈpoʊz/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does oppose mean?
oppose means "resist, object". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is oppose?
oppose is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with oppose?
Example: "Local residents actively oppose the construction of the new highway." — used to mean "resist, object".
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