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Definitions for appose
əˈpoʊzap·pose
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Princeton's WordNet
apposeverb
place side by side or in close proximity
Wiktionary
apposeverb
To place next or to or near to; to juxtapose.
Etymology: apposer, from apponere.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
To Apposeverb
To put questions to. This word is not now in use, except that, in some schools, to put grammatical questions to a boy is called, to pose him; and we now use pose for puzzle.
Etymology: appono, Lat.
Some procure themselves to be surprised at such times as it is like the party that they work upon, will come upon them: and to be found with a letter in their hand, or doing somewhat which they are not accustomed; to the end they may be apposed of those things which of themselves they are desirous to utter. Francis Bacon.
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appose
Appose is a verb that means to place something in proximity to or juxtaposition with something else. It involves positioning two or more things side by side or close to each other for a particular purpose, often for comparison or contrast.
Webster Dictionary
Apposeverb
to place opposite or before; to put or apply (one thing to another)
Apposeverb
to place in juxtaposition or proximity
Apposeverb
to put questions to; to examine; to try. [Obs.] See Pose
Etymology: [For oppose. See Oppose.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Appose
a′pōz, v.t. to apply one thing to another, e.g. a seal to a document: to place side by side. [Formed from L. apponĕre, -positum.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of appose in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of appose in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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