oppose
/əˈpoʊz/
op · pose
ə · ˈpoʊz
English Definition
v. be against
Significado en Español
oponerse
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phản đối
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
op(resist) + pose(put)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “oppose”?
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A
Accept
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B
Assist
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C
Resist
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D
Ignore
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C — Resist.
“oppose” means v. be against
Common questions about “oppose”
What does “oppose” mean?
oppose — v. be against. In Chinese: 反对.
How do you pronounce “oppose”?
oppose is pronounced /əˈpoʊz/. It breaks into 2 syllables: op · pose.
Is “oppose” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. oppose appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “oppose”?
op(resist) + pose(put)
