superimpose

American  

[soo-per-im-pohz] / ˌsu pər ɪmˈpoʊz /

verb (used with object)

superimposed, superimposing

1. to impose, place, or set over, above, or on something else.

2. to put or join as an addition (usually followed by on orupon ).

3. to display or print (an image or text) over another image so that both are visible at once.

   You can superimpose open captions on your videos with this free software.

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superimpose British  

/ ˌsuːpərɪmˈpəʊz /

verb

1. to set or place on or over something else

2. to add (to)

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Other Word Forms

• superimposable adjective
• superimposition noun

Etymology

Origin of superimpose

First recorded in 1785–95; super- + impose

Example Sentences

The agency “did not want to intervene and superimpose last-minute, unvetted judgment into the process, as this could have been perceived as manipulating the data,” it said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Between their baby pink uniform and quick cut videos - usually featuring Darshan superimposed via green screen - their style is definitely unique.

From BBC

That choice allowed star David Corenswet to react in real time to his filmed environment, rather than shooting him before a blue screen and later superimposing him over footage.

From Los Angeles Times

Jurors found him not guilty on the comparison to the 20th Century dictators and the Wests, but ruled the superimposed image was grossly offensive.

From BBC

Through a feature called “Cameos,” users can superimpose their face or a friend’s face into any existing video.

From Los Angeles Times