impose

To force something to be accepted or endured; to establish by authority.

• imposition/ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən/(n)强加
• imposing/ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/(adj)气势宏伟的

• impose sanctions
• impose a ban
• impose restrictions
• impose on someone

1. 1.The government imposed new tariffs on imported goods. (enforce by authority)
2. 2.I don't want to impose on your hospitality. (be a burden)
3. 3.The judge imposed a ten-year sentence. (declare officially)

• enforce/ɪnˈfɔːs/— make sure rules are followed
• inflict/ɪnˈflɪkt/— cause suffering or punishment
• dictate/ˈdɪkteɪt/— command with authority

im- (upon) + ponere (to place) — place upon by force