Juxtapose

Pronunciation: /ˌdʒʌkstəˈpoʊz/

Juxtapose (verb)

  1. To place two things close together so their differences are easy to notice.
  2. To compare two ideas or events by showing them together in a way that highlights contrast.

Examples

  • The author juxtaposes two characters to show their differences.
  • We juxtapose old photos with new ones to highlight change.