Definition

To place something next to or in close proximity to something else, often for comparison or contrast.

Example

The artist chose to appose the two colors to create a striking effect.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you seen how they appose those photos in the gallery?

Yeah, it really makes the colors pop!

I think it helps tell a story when they appose different styles together.

Absolutely! It gives a fresh perspective to the artwork.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Appose is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "ponere" (meaning to place). The word describes the act of placing something next to or in proximity to something else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'placing' something 'next to' ('ad-' means to, and 'ponere' means to place') — that's what appose means.

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