First Known Use: 14th century
Dictionary
depose
verb de·pose \di-ˈpōz, dē-\
: to remove (someone) from a powerful position
de·posedde·pos·ing
Full Definition of DEPOSE
transitive verb
1
: to remove from a throne or other high position
2
: to put down : deposit
3
[Middle English, from Medieval Latin deponere, from Late Latin] a : to testify to under oath or by affidavit b : affirm, assert c : to take a deposition of <depose a witness>
intransitive verb
: to bear witness
See depose defined for English-language learners
See depose defined for kids
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of DEPOSE
Middle English, from Anglo-French deposer, from Late Latin deponere (perfect indicative deposui), from Latin, to put down
Related to DEPOSE
Rhymes with DEPOSE
DEPOSE Defined for Kids
depose
verb de·pose \di-ˈpōz\
de·posedde·pos·ing
Definition of DEPOSE for Kids
: to remove from a high office <depose a king>
Learn More About DEPOSE
Browse
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up depose? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).