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impost

/ˈɪmpɒst/

/ˈɪmpɑst/

Translations

impostnoun

imposts

/ˈɪmpɒst/

/ˈɪmpɑst/

налог

The government imposed a new impost on luxury goods.

Правительство ввело новый налог на предметы роскоши.

пошлина

The impost on imported cars has increased this year.

Пошлина на импортные автомобили увеличилась в этом году.

Additional translations

Synonyms

impostverb

imposted

Past Simple

imposted

Past Participle

imposting

Gerund

/ˈɪm.pɒst/

/ˈɪm.poʊst/

Synonyms

thrust (upon)

enforce

press upon

place on

put upon

palm off

take advantage of

saddle (with)

Definitions

impostnoun

A tax or duty to be paid, especially a customs duty on imported goods.

The government imposed a new impost on luxury items to increase revenue.

The topmost part of an arch, where the arch springs from its support.

The architect carefully designed the impost to ensure the stability of the arch.

impostverb

To impose or levy a tax, duty, or charge on something.

The government decided to impost a new tax on luxury goods to increase revenue.