Op*pose" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Opposed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Opposing.] [F. opposer. See Ob-, Pose, and cf.2d Appose, Puzzle, n. Cf.L. opponere, oppositum.]
1.
To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.
Her grace sat down . . .
In a rich chair of state; opposing freely
The beauty of her person to the people.
Shak.
2.
To put in opposition, with a view to counterbalance or countervail; to set against; to offer antagonistically.
I may . . . oppose my single opinion to his.
Locke.
3.
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.
To compete with; to strive against; as, to oppose a rival for a prize.
I am . . . too weak
To oppose your cunning.
Shak.
Syn. -- To combat; withstand; contradict; deny; gainsay; oppugn; contravene; check; obstruct.
© Webster 1913.
Op*pose" (?), v. i.
1.
To be set opposite.
Shak.
2.
To act adversely or in opposition; -- with against or to; as, a servant opposed against the act.
[Obs.]
Shak.
3.
To make objection or opposition in controversy.
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