oppose

verb
UK: /əˈpəʊz/
US: /əˈpoʊz/

  1. To disagree with something and try to stop it from happening or succeeding.

    1. I oppose the plan because it is too expensive.
    2. Many people strongly oppose the building of the new airport near the city.

  2. To compete against someone in a contest or election.

    1. He will oppose the current champion in the next round.
    2. The candidate is expected to oppose the incumbent in the upcoming election.

Synonyms

resist object fight confront disapprove challenge
oppose adjective

  1. To be against something

    1. I am oppose to the use of single-use plastics.
    2. They are oppose to any changes in the current policy framework.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "oppose" in English means: To disagree with something and try to stop it from happening or succeeding., To compete against someone in a contest or election..

The phonetic transcription of "oppose" is /əˈpəʊz/ in British English and /əˈpoʊz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "oppose": resist, object, fight, confront, disapprove, challenge.

Example usage of "oppose": "I oppose the plan because it is too expensive.". More examples on the page.