IPA: /ɪmˈpoʊn/
KK: /ɪmˈpoʊn/
To make a bet or to put something at risk in a game or situation.
He decided to impone a large sum of money on the outcome of the game.
Past: imponed
Past Participle: imponed
The word 'impone' is derived from the Latin 'imponere', which is formed from 'in-' (meaning on or upon) and 'ponere' (meaning to place or put). Thus, 'impone' means to place upon or impose something.
Think of 'placing something on' ('in-' means on and 'ponere' means to place') to remember that 'impone' means to impose or put something upon.