How Do You Spell DEPOSE?

Pronunciation: [dɪpˈə͡ʊz] (IPA)

The word "depose" is spelled with the letters d-e-p-o-s-e. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is /dɪˈpoʊz/. The "d" is pronounced like the letter "d", the "e" is pronounced with a short "i" sound like "ih", the "p" is pronounced like the letter "p", the "o" is pronounced with a long "o" sound like "oh", the "s" is pronounced like the letter "s", and the final "e" is silent. The word means to remove someone from power or position, often through force or legal means.

DEPOSE Meaning and Definition

  1. Depose is a verb with multiple meanings. The primary definition of depose is to remove someone from a position of power or authority, particularly in a forcible or involuntary manner. It mainly refers to the act of overthrowing a ruler, leader, or official, typically through a coup, revolution, or legal proceedings. Deposing usually involves the replacement of the ousted individual with someone else.

    Furthermore, depose can also mean to testify or make a statement under oath, especially in a legal setting such as a court or deposition. It entails giving evidence or providing sworn testimony, often relating to a specific case or matter at hand. This usage of the term emphasizes the act of giving a statement that is considered binding and legally significant.

    In a broader sense, depose can be used to describe the act of setting aside or negating something, such as a belief, theory, or assumption. It involves challenging or questioning the validity, authenticity, or reliability of a particular claim or idea, often through evidence-based arguments or logical reasoning.

    Overall, depose encompasses the notions of removal from power, giving testimony under oath, and challenging the veracity of certain propositions. It is a versatile verb that applies to various contexts, but it typically involves a significant change or disruption in a position or status quo.

  2. To degrade; to divest of office; to dethrone; to bear witness on oath.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of DEPOSE

The word depose originated from the Latin word deponere, which consists of two parts: de, meaning down, and ponere, meaning to put or to place. In Latin, deponere referred to the act of setting something down or removing something from a position or place. Over time, the meaning of deponere evolved, specifically in legal and political contexts, to signify the removal or displacement of a person from a position of power or authority. This sense was then borrowed into Old French, where it became deposer and later entered Middle English as depose.

Similar spelling words for DEPOSE

Conjugate verb Depose

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have deposed
you would have deposed
he/she/it would have deposed
we would have deposed
they would have deposed
I would have depose
you would have depose
he/she/it would have depose
we would have depose
they would have depose

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been deposing
you would have been deposing
he/she/it would have been deposing
we would have been deposing
they would have been deposing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would depose
you would depose
he/she/it would depose
we would depose
they would depose

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be deposing
you would be deposing
he/she/it would be deposing
we would be deposing
they would be deposing

FUTURE

I will depose
you will depose
he/she/it will depose
we will depose
they will depose

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be deposing
you will be deposing
he/she/it will be deposing
we will be deposing
they will be deposing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have deposed
you will have deposed
he/she/it will have deposed
we will have deposed
they will have deposed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been deposing
you will have been deposing
he/she/it will have been deposing
we will have been deposing
they will have been deposing

IMPERATIVE

you depose
we let´s depose

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to depose

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was deposing
you were deposing
he/she/it was deposing
we were deposing
they were deposing

PAST PARTICIPLE

deposed

PAST PERFECT

I had deposed
you had deposed
he/she/it had deposed
we had deposed
they had deposed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been deposing
you had been deposing
he/she/it had been deposing
we had been deposing
they had been deposing

PRESENT

I depose
you depose
he/she/it deposes
we depose
they depose

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am deposing
you are deposing
he/she/it is deposing
we are deposing
they are deposing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

deposing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have deposed
you have deposed
he/she/it has deposed
we have deposed
they have deposed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been deposing
you have been deposing
he/she/it has been deposing
we have been deposing
they have been deposing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it depose

SIMPLE PAST

I deposed
you deposed
he/she/it deposed
we deposed
they deposed

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