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