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jux·ta·pose

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–verb (used with object), -posed, -pos·ing.

to place close together or side by side, esp. for comparison or contrast.

[Origin: 1850–55; back formation from juxtaposition

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jux·ta·pose Audio Help (jŭk'stə-pōz') Pronunciation Key
tr.v. jux·ta·posed, jux·ta·pos·ing, jux·ta·pos·es
To place side by side, especially for comparison or contrast.

[French juxtaposer : Latin iūxtā, close by; see yeug- in Indo-European roots + French poser, to place (from Old French; see pose¹).]

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