Definition of oppose

• n. - To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.
• n. - To put in opposition, with a view to counterbalance or countervail; to set against; to offer antagonistically.
• n. - 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.
• n. - To compete with; to strive against; as, to oppose a rival for a prize.
• v. i. - To be set opposite.
• v. i. - To act adversely or in opposition; -- with against or to; as, a servant opposed against the act.
• v. i. - To make objection or opposition in controversy.