juxtapose
verbUK /ˈd͡ʒʌk.stə.pəʊz/ · US /ˈd͡ʒʌk.stəˌpoʊz/
Etymology Borrowed from French juxtaposer, corresponding to juxta- + pose, derived from Latin iuxtā (“near, next to”) + pōnō (“place”).
1
To place side by side, especially for contrast or comparison.
- The artist used contrasting colors to juxtapose light and dark.
- The documentary effectively juxtaposes the lives of two rival politicians.
1 more example
- In the study, they juxtaposed economic growth with social welfare indicators.
- Derived terms
- juxtaposable
- Related terms
- juxtaposition