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juxtapose

/ˌdʒʌkstəˈpəʊz/

/ˌdʒʌkstəˈpoʊz/

Translations

juxtaposeverb

juxtaposed

Past Simple

juxtaposed

Past Participle

juxtaposing

Gerund

/ˌdʒʌkstəˈpəʊz/

/ˌdʒʌkstəˈpoʊz/

The artist likes to juxtapose contrasting colors in his paintings.

Художник любит сопоставлять контрастные цвета в своих картинах.

Synonyms

set against

place side by side

juxtaposeverb

To place different things side by side for the purpose of comparison or contrast.

The artist decided to juxtapose the vibrant colors of the painting with a dark, somber background.