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like: pose → →
to expose yourself to ridicule ☊ expose ☊
Do not expose babies to strong sunlight. ☊ expose ☊
The roof collapsed, exposing the timbers to the elements. ☊ expose ☊
You could be exposing yourself to unnecessary risks when driving alone. ☊ expose ☊
She was exposed as a liar and a fraud. ☊ expose ☊
He threatened to expose the racism that existed within the police force. ☊ expose ☊
expose sth: He smiled suddenly, exposing a set of amazingly white teeth. ☊ expose ☊
Miles of sand are exposed at low tide. ☊ expose ☊
My job as a journalist is to expose the truth. ☊ expose ☊
expose sth to sb: He did not want to expose his fears and insecurity to anyone. ☊ expose ☊
A new tax was imposed on fuel. ☊ impose ☊
to impose limitations/restrictions/constraints on sth ☊ impose ☊
This system imposes additional financial burdens on many people. ☊ impose ☊
The time limits are imposed on us by factors outside our control. ☊ impose ☊
She didn't want to impose her values on her family. ☊ impose ☊
It was noticeable how a few people managed to impose their will on the others. ☊ impose ☊
oppose sb/sth: This party would bitterly oppose the re-introduction of the death penalty. ☊ oppose ☊
He threw all those that opposed him into prison. ☊ oppose ☊
oppose (sb/sth) doing sth: I would oppose changing the law. ☊ oppose ☊
She remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving abroad. ☊ opposed ☊
They are totally opposed to abortion. ☊ opposed ☊
Our views are diametrically opposed on this issue. ☊ opposed ☊
200 attended, as opposed to 300 the previous year. ☊ as opposed to ☊
This exercise develops suppleness as opposed to (= rather than) strength. ☊ as opposed to ☊
to pose a threat/challenge/danger/risk ☊ pose ☊
The task poses no special problems. ☊ pose ☊
The delegates posed for a group photograph. ☊ pose ☊
They posed briefly for photographs before driving off. ☊ pose ☊
The gang entered the building posing as workmen. ☊ pose ☊
He adopted a relaxed pose for the camera. ☊ pose ☊
This show of concern is just a pose. ☊ pose ☊
He was afraid that if he proposed she might refuse. ☊ propose ☊
propose to sb: She proposed to me! ☊ propose ☊
propose sth (to sb): to propose marriage ☊ propose ☊
propose to do sth: What do you propose to do now? ☊ propose ☊
propose doing sth: How do you propose getting home? ☊ propose ☊
propose sth: The government proposed changes to the voting system. ☊ propose ☊
What would you propose? ☊ propose ☊
propose that...: She proposed that the book be banned. ☊ propose ☊
She proposed that the book should be banned. ☊ propose ☊
it is proposed that...: It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years. ☊ propose ☊
propose doing sth: He proposed changing the name of the company. ☊ propose ☊
it is proposed to do sth: It was proposed to pay the money from public funds. ☊ propose ☊
Our campaign's main purpose is to raise money. ☊ purpose ☊
The purpose of the book is to provide a complete guide to the university. ☊ purpose ☊
A meeting was called for the purpose of appointing a new treasurer. ☊ purpose ☊
The experiments serve no useful purpose (= are not useful). ☊ purpose ☊
The building is used for religious purposes. ☊ purpose ☊
These gifts count as income for tax purposes. ☊ purpose ☊
For the purposes of this study, the three groups have been combined. ☊ purpose ☊
Volunteer work gives her life (a sense of) purpose. ☊ purpose ☊
He did it on purpose, knowing it would annoy her. ☊ on purpose ☊
Getting a visa isn't as simple as you might suppose. ☊ suppose ☊
Prices will go up, I suppose. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sb/sth to be/have sth: This combination of qualities is generally supposed to be extremely rare. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sb/sth (to be/have) sth: suppose sb/sth + adj.: She had supposed him (to be) very rich. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sb/sth + noun: I had supposed his wife a younger woman. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: I don't suppose for a minute that he'll agree (= I'm sure that he won't). ☊ suppose ☊
Why do you suppose he resigned? ☊ suppose ☊
I suppose all the tickets have been sold now, have they? ☊ suppose ☊
There is no reason to suppose she's lying. ☊ suppose ☊
I suppose you think it's funny, do you? (= showing anger). ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: Suppose flights are fully booked on that day—which other day could we go? ☊ suppose ☊
Let us suppose, for example, that you are married with two children. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sth: The theory supposes the existence of life on other planets. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sb/sth (to be/have) sth: suppose sb/sth + adj./noun: Suppose him (to be) dead—what then? ☊ suppose ☊
I could take you in the car, I suppose (= but I don't really want to). ☊ suppose ☊
'Can I borrow the car?' 'I suppose so ' (= Yes, but I'm not happy about it). ☊ suppose ☊
What I'm saying, I suppose, is that she's not really suitable for the job. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: I don't suppose (that) I could have a look at your newspaper, could I? ☊ suppose ☊
Suppose we take a later train? ☊ suppose ☊
You're supposed to buy a ticket, but not many people do. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
I thought we were supposed to be paid today. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
The engine doesn't sound like it's supposed to. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
You were supposed to be here an hour ago! ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
How was I supposed to know you were waiting for me? ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
'Yes and no.' 'What is that supposed to mean?' (= showing that you are annoyed) ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
I haven't seen it myself, but it's supposed to be a great movie. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
She's supposed to have had hundreds of lovers. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
You're not supposed to walk on the grass. ☊ not be supposed to do sth ☊