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Word: Oppose
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Old French opposer, from Latin opponere (see opponent), but influenced by Latin oppositus ‘set or placed against’ and Old French poser ‘to place’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈpəʊz
Dialects: British English
Definition:
disagree with and attempt to prevent, especially by argument
Short Definition:disagree with and attempt to prevent
Examples:- a majority of the electorate opposed EC membership
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