oppose
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: opposes
Sense 1
To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To object to.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “oppose” mean?
To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
Is “oppose” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.