oppose

[US]/əˈpəʊz/
[UK]/əˈpoʊz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. & vi. to be against; to set oneself against.

Example Sentences

flatly oppose this suggestion

oppose the enemy force.

oppose reason to force

I'll not oppose you.

comply in public but oppose in private

oppose a legislative bill;

I strongly oppose that contention.

contest a will.See Synonyms at oppose

I am not opposed to reform.

to oppose all vacillation and compromise

a candidate to oppose the leader in the presidential contest.

he was opposed to discrimination.

an approach that is theoretical as opposed to practical.

Night is opposed to day .

was opposed to nuclear reactors.

oppose one's arms to the blow

The country is opposed to war.

We opposed the plan.

Oppose your views against mine.

Real-world Examples

Labour likewise wants to discontinue local planning where councils oppose development.

Source: Past years' graduate entrance exam English reading true questions.

But Palestinian leaders have strongly opposed this embassy move.

Source: CNN 10 Student English May/June 2018 Compilation

The bill was strongly opposed by the officials.

Source: Lai Shixiong Basic English Vocabulary 2000

The proposals are strongly opposed by the EU.

Source: BBC Listening Collection May 2022

He made it clear that he opposed ideas of the Old South.

Source: VOA Special September 2018 Collection

Because for what reasons do we oppose AI use?

Source: TED-Ed Student Weekend Show

The Urbinas do not oppose Abbott's campaign.

Source: VOA Special September 2022 Collection

Meantime, he says the WHO opposes overreaction and groundless accusations regarding the outbreak.

Source: CRI Online April 2020 Collection

They oppose globalisation and favour protectionism.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

You can be opposed to something instead of oppose something.

Source: TOEFL Speaking Preparation Guide

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