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Meaning Of Oppose

  1. n.
    To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.
  2. n.
    To put in opposition, with a view to counterbalance or countervail; to set against; to offer antagonistically.
  3. n.
    To resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against; to confront; to resist; to withstand; as, to oppose the king in battle; to oppose a bill in Congress.
  4. n.
    To compete with; to strive against; as, to oppose a rival for a prize.
  5. v. i.
    To be set opposite.
  6. v. i.
    To act adversely or in opposition; -- with against or to; as, a servant opposed against the act.
  7. v. i.
    To make objection or opposition in controversy.



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