English dictionary
oppose
verbPronunciation
əˈpəʊz
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- be against; express opposition to
verb
- be resistant to
verb
- set into opposition or rivalry
verb
- fight against or resist strongly
verb
- act against or in opposition to
verb
- contrast with equal weight or force
Example sentences
We oppose the ban on abortion
The board opposed his motion
let them match their best athletes against ours
pit a chess player against the Russian champion
He plays his two children off against each other
The senator said he would oppose the bill
Don't fight it!
She reacts negatively to everything I say