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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2559 COCA: 1945

oppose

oppose ˈpoʊz/ verb
opposes; opposed; opposing
oppose
ˈpoʊz/
verb
opposes; opposed; opposing
Learner's definition of OPPOSE
[+ object]
: to disagree with or disapprove of (something or someone)反对
: to compete against (someone) : to be an opponent of (someone)与…竞争;与…角逐
: to try to stop or defeat (something)试图阻挠;试图击败
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2559 COCA: 1945

oppose

verb

op·​pose ə-ˈpōz How to pronounce oppose (audio)
opposed; opposing

transitive verb

1
: to place over against something so as to provide resistance, counterbalance, or contrast
one military force opposed to another
concreteness as opposed to abstraction L. E. Lynch
2
: to place opposite or against something
oppose the enemy
oppose a congressional bill
3
: to offer resistance to
opposer noun
Choose the Right Synonym for oppose

oppose, combat, resist, withstand mean to set oneself against someone or something.

oppose can apply to any conflict, from mere objection to bitter hostility or warfare.

opposed the plan

combat stresses the forceful or urgent countering of something.

combat disease

resist implies an overt recognition of a hostile or threatening force and a positive effort to counteract or repel it.

resisting temptation

withstand suggests a more passive resistance.

trying to withstand peer pressure

Example Sentences

The governor opposes the death penalty. The change is opposed by many of the town's business leaders. The group opposes the mayor and is trying to find a candidate to run against her. You've opposed every suggestion I've made. He met the man who will oppose him in the next election. These two teams opposed each other in last year's playoffs. We're hoping we can get more senators to oppose the legislation. See More
Recent Examples on the Web There are plenty of good reasons, rooted in scripture, to oppose it. Ericka Andersen, National Review, 11 Sep. 2022 What groups have paid to promote the station and oppose it? Jacob Scholl, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 Rather than reflexively oppose them, Fauci took their protest to heart. Abdul El-sayed, The New Republic, 25 Aug. 2022 According to a Deseret News/Hinckley Institute poll, 72% of Utah voters want a full-day kindergarten option, while 16% oppose it. Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 Aug. 2022 Fortune’s Jane Thier explains why employees might be gaining the upper hand in the debate over remote work, despite the vocal, high-profile CEOs who oppose it. Aman Kidwai, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2022 As a political philosophy, liberalism creates space for a robust debate between those who challenge traditional gender and family relations and those who oppose them. William A. Galston, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2022 Granted, the Inflation Reduction Act is not only a climate bill, and Republicans oppose it for reasons beyond its climate policy. Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2022 Others, especially rural, tribal elders who make up the backbone of the movement, staunchly oppose it. Rahim Faiez And Siddiqullah Alizai, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English opposen "to question, examine, accuse" (as past participle opposed "opposite, contrary"), borrowed from Anglo-French opposer "to counter, argue in opposition, question, interrogate," re-formation, with poser "to place, pose entry 1," of Latin oppōnere (perfect opposuī, past participle oppositus) "to place (over or against), place as an obstacle, set in opposition to, argue in reply," from ob- ob- + pōnere "to place, set" — more at position entry 1

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2559 COCA: 1945
oppose

verb

ADVERB | VERB + OPPOSE ADVERBadamantly, bitterly, fiercely, firmly, resolutely, strenuously, strongly, vehemently, vigorously, violently堅決反對;強烈反對;激烈反對We would vigorously oppose such a policy.我們強烈反對這種政策。totally完全反對We totally oppose the use of gas to kill any animal.我們絕對反對使用毒氣殺死任何動物。actively積極反對openly, publicly公開反對successfully, unsuccessfully (especially BrE) 成功地反對;反對不成功Environmental lobby groups successfully opposed the plan.向議員游說的環保團體成功地抵制了這一計劃。initially首先反對The ban was initially opposed by the US.這一禁令首先遭到美國的反對。consistently一貫反對The president has consistently opposed any relaxation in the law.總統一向反對在法律上有任何放寬。VERB + OPPOSEvote to投票反對continue to繼續反對

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