juxtapose

verb
/ˈd͡ʒʌkstəpəʊz/UK/ˈd͡ʒʌkstəpoʊz/US

Etymology

Borrowed from French juxtaposer, corresponding to juxta- + pose, derived from Latin iuxtā (“near, next to”) + pōnō (“place”).

  1. derived from iuxtā
  2. borrowed from juxtaposer

Definitions

  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.
    • In the study, they juxtaposed economic growth with social welfare indicators.

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