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impose
Verb
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If you impose something on someone, you force it on them, even if they don't want it.
Egypt has imposed travel restrictions which will make it harder to enter the country.
The law imposes a duty on all employers to provide safety training.
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If you impose on someone, you ask or expect them to do something for you that is difficult or inconvenient.
Could we impose on you to explain that again more slowly?
I'd like to visit her, but I don't want to impose.
on
Preposition
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positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above
The apple is on the table.
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at the date of
Tim was born on the 4th of July.
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along, forwards (continuing an action)
drive on, rock on
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about, dealing with the subject of
I have a book on history.
There was a World Summit on the Information Society a few weeks ago.
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touching; hanging from
I have no money on me at the moment.
I would like to eat the fruit on the trees.
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because of, due to
He was arrested on suspicion of bribery.
I contacted Joanne on a hunch that she would know about it.
The stock price increased on news of a new product.
on
Adjective
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If something is on, it is active, functioning or operating.
The television is on.
The lights are on, so it is very bright.
kindness
Noun
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The quality of being kind. When you you have kindness you do many kind things.
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Kind things people do. When you help people you are showing kindness.