superimpose
[ soo-per-im-pohz ]
/ ˌsu pər ɪmˈpoʊz /
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verb (used with object), su·per·im·posed, su·per·im·pos·ing.
to impose, place, or set over, above, or on something else.
to put or join as an addition (usually followed by on or upon).
Movies, Television. to print (an image) over another image so that both are seen at once: The credits were superimposed over the opening scene.
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OTHER WORDS FROM superimpose
su·per·im·po·si·tion [soo-per-im-puh-zish-uhn], /ˌsu pərˌɪm pəˈzɪʃ ən/, nounsu·per·im·pos·a·ble, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for superimpose
superimpose
/ (ˌsuːpərɪmˈpəʊz) /
verb (tr)
to set or place on or over something else
(usually foll by on or upon) to add (to)
Derived forms of superimpose
superimposition, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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