verb
1 (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place
• forcibly put (a restriction) in place : sanctions imposed on South Africa.
• require (a duty, charge, or penalty) to be undertaken or paid.
• ( impose oneself) exert firm control over something
2 take advantage of someone by demanding their attention or commitment : she realized that she had imposed on Miss Hatherby's kindness.
3 Printing arrange (pages of type) so that they will be in the correct order after printing and folding.
INFLICT
verb
1 cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something : they inflicted serious injuries on three other men.
• ( inflict something on) impose something unwelcome on : she is wrong to inflict her beliefs on everyone else.
REGULARIZE
verb [ trans. ]
1 make (something) regular.
• establish (a hitherto temporary or provisional arrangement) on an official or correct basis : immigrants applying to regularize their status as residents.
CONSECRATE
verb
1 make or declare (something, typically a church) sacred; dedicate formally to a religious or divine purpose : the present Holy Trinity church was consecrated in 1845 | [as adj. ] ( consecrated) consecrated ground.
• (in Christian belief) make (bread or wine) into the body or blood of Christ : [as adj. ] ( consecrated) they received the host but not the consecrated wine.
• ordain (someone) to a sacred office, typically that of bishop : in 1969 he was consecrated bishop of Northern Uganda.
• informal devote (something) exclusively to a particular purpose : they'd decided to consecrate all their energies to this purposeful act.
ENTHRONE
verb
1 install (a monarch) on a throne, esp. during a ceremony to mark the beginning of their rule.
• figurative give or ascribe a position of authority to : he was enthroned as the guru of the avant-garde.
ASCERTAIN
verb
1 find (something) out for certain; make sure of : an attempt to ascertain the cause of the accident | [with clause ] management should ascertain whether adequate funding can be provided.
UNDERGO
verb
1 experience or be subjected to (something, typically something unpleasant, painful, or arduous) : the baby underwent a life-saving brain operation.
