Meaning of the word oppose in English

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oppose

US /əˈpoʊz/

UK /əˈpoʊz/

disapprove of and attempt to prevent, especially by argument

Example:

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Many people oppose the new policy.

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She will oppose any attempt to reduce funding.

Synonym:

resist fight contest challenge defy

Synonym:

support agree approve

place (something) in opposition to something else

Example:

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The two armies were opposed to each other across the river.

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He opposed his pawn to my knight.

Synonym:

contrast counter set against pit against

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