\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.