What does "superimpose" mean?

To place an object over another object, usually in such a way that both will be visible.

What is a synonym for "superimpose"?

Common synonyms include: superpose, add, apply, apply to, blanket, block.

Pronounced //ˈsuː.pəɹ.ɪmˌpəʊ̯z//.

//ˈsuː.pəɹ.ɪmˌpəʊ̯z// verb

verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To place an object over another object, usually in such a way that both will be visible.
"He superimposed the company logo over the image."
2
place on top of wordnet
3
To establish a structural system over, independently of underlying structures.

"He superimposed the company logo over the image."

From super- + impose.

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