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- [dih-pohz]
- /dɪˈpoʊz/
- /dɪˈpəʊz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-pohz]
- /dɪˈpoʊz/
Definitions of depose word
- verb depose If a ruler or political leader is deposed, they are forced to give up their position. 3
- verb depose to remove from an office or position, esp one of power or rank 3
- verb depose to testify or give (evidence, etc) on oath, esp when taken down in writing; make a deposition 3
- verb transitive depose to remove from office or a position of power, esp. from a throne; oust 3
- verb transitive depose to lay down 3
- verb transitive depose to state or testify under oath but out of court 3
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Origin of depose
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English deposen < Old French deposer to put down, equivalent to de- de- + poser < Vulgar Latin *posāre, Late Latin pausāre; see pose1
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Parts of speech for Depose
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
depose popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
depose usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for depose
verb depose
- dismiss — to direct (an assembly of persons) to disperse or go: I dismissed the class early.
- impeach — to accuse (a public official) before an appropriate tribunal of misconduct in office.
- overthrow — to depose, as from a position of power; overcome, defeat, or vanquish: to overthrow a tyrant.
- unseat — to dislodge from a seat, especially to throw from a saddle, as a rider; unhorse.
- demote — If someone demotes you, they give you a lower rank or a less important position than you already have, often as a punishment.
Antonyms for depose
verb depose
- obey — to comply with or follow the commands, restrictions, wishes, or instructions of: to obey one's parents.
- upgrade — an incline going up in the direction of movement.
- allow — If someone is allowed to do something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble.
- promote — to help or encourage to exist or flourish; further: to promote world peace.
- install — to place in position or connect for service or use: to install a heating system; to install software on a computer.
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