Depose — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /di-ˈpōz/ de·pose

Meaning & Definition of Depose

Depose (verb)

  1. to remove from a throne or other high position
  2. to put down, deposit
  3. to testify to under oath or by affidavit

Depose (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne)

    "a military junta deposed the dictator after he had bankrupted the country"

    similar: defrock, deprive, dethrone, displace, oust, uncrown, unmake, unseat, unthrone
    related: can, cashier, discharge, dismiss, fire, muster out, remove, retire, sack, overthrow, subvert, supplant, topple, usurp, banish, boot (out), bounce, cast out, chase, drum (out), eject, expel, extrude, rout, run off, throw out
    opposite: crown, enthrone, throne
    near: baptize, inaugurate, induct, initiate, install, instate, invest, appoint, designate, elect

  2. to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact

    "she was nervous when the time to depose before the jury finally arrived"

    similar: attest, swear, testify, witness, bear witness
    related: verify, vouch, promise, vow

  3. to arrange something in a certain spot or position

    "deposed her fan and gloves on the dressing table"

    similar: deposit, dispose, emplace, fix, lay, place, position, put, set, set up, situate, stick
    related: move, rearrange, reorder, shift, orient, establish, locate, plant, settle, clap, flop, plank, plop, plump, plunk, plunk down, slap, ensconce, niche, assemble, collect, carry, berth, park, affix, anchor, lock, lodge, wedge, array, lay out, line up, queue, rank, set down
    near: relocate, remove, take, banish, dislodge, displace, replace, supersede, supplant

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Depose

The most common words with a similar meaning to Depose:

defrock, deprive, dethrone, displace, oust, uncrown, unmake, unseat, unthrone, attest, swear, testify, witness, deposit, dispose, emplace, fix, lay, place, position, put, set, set up, situate, stick, bear witness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Depose

Words with the opposite meaning of Depose:

crown, enthrone, throne

Related Words for Depose

can, cashier, discharge, dismiss, fire, muster out, remove, retire, sack, overthrow, subvert, supplant, topple, usurp, banish, boot (out), bounce, cast out, chase, drum (out), eject, expel, extrude, rout, run off, throw out, verify, vouch, promise, vow

Near Antonyms of Depose

baptize, inaugurate, induct, initiate, install, instate, invest, appoint, designate, elect, relocate, remove, take, banish, dislodge, displace, replace, supersede, supplant

Word Forms of Depose

Inflections: deposed, deposing

Origin & Etymology of Depose

Middle English, from Anglo-French deposer, from Late Latin deponere (perfect indicative deposui), from Latin, to put down

First known use: 14th centuryt

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Depose

Frequently Asked Questions about Depose

What does "Depose" mean?

"Depose" means to remove from a throne or other high position. As a verb, it is defined as: to remove from a throne or other high position. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Depose"?

Other words for "Depose" include defrock, deprive, dethrone, displace, oust, uncrown, unmake and unseat. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Depose" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Depose"?

There are 91 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Depose". Common alternatives include defrock, deprive, dethrone, displace, oust, uncrown, unmake, unseat, unthrone and attest.

What is the opposite of "Depose"?

Antonyms of "Depose" include crown, enthrone and throne. Near antonyms include baptize, inaugurate, induct and initiate.

How do you use "Depose" in a sentence?

Examples of "Depose" in a sentence: "a military junta deposed the dictator after he had bankrupted the country"; "she was nervous when the time to depose before the jury finally arrived"; "deposed her fan and gloves on the dressing table".

Is "Depose" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Depose" is a verb.

Is "Depose" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Depose" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Depose"?

"Depose" is pronounced /di-ˈpōz/ and divided into syllables as de·pose.