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.
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.