depone
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /dɪˈpoʊn/
KK: /dɪˈpoʊn/
intransitive verb
Definition
To provide evidence or testimony, especially in a legal context.
Example
The witness decided to depone in court about what he saw during the incident.
Tense Forms
Past: deponed
Past Participle: deponed
Conversation
Did you hear that Sarah had to depone in court yesterday?
Yeah, I heard! It must have been really stressful for her.
I can't imagine having to depone like that; I would be so nervous.
Same here! I really admire her courage to do it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
testify
attest
declare
Antonyms
deny
refute
disclaim
transitive verb
Definition
To give a formal statement or testimony, especially in a legal context, while under oath.
Example
The witness was asked to depone about what he saw during the incident.
Tense Forms
Past: deponed
Past Participle: deponed
Conversation
Did you hear that John had to depone in court yesterday?
Yeah, I heard! That must have been intense for him.
I can't imagine having to depone like that.
Root Explanation
Depone is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "ponere" (meaning to place or put). The word describes the act of placing something down, often in a legal context, such as giving evidence or testimony.
Memory Tip
Think of 'placing down' something ('de-' means down and 'ponere' means to place') — that's why depone means to place down evidence or testimony.
Visually Confused Words
sepone
repone
expone
pone
ideophone
done
desponder
dene