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Difference between Impose on someone and Impose oneself on someone

impose on someoneobtain a favor from a person, especially by using persuasion or undue pressure:

  • Could I impose on you for a little help with this translation?

impose oneself on someoneinconvenience smb. by one’s presence:

  • As there was no train, he was forced to impose himself on his hosts for longer than he had intended.