depose Synonyms
depose Meaning
depose (v)
force to leave (an office)
make a deposition; declare under oath
depose (v. t.)
To lay down; to divest one's self of; to lay aside.
To let fall; to deposit.
To remove from a throne or other high station; to dethrone; to divest or deprive of office.
To testify under oath; to bear testimony to; -- now usually said of bearing testimony which is officially written down for future use.
To put under oath.
depose (v. i.)
To bear witness; to testify under oath; to make deposition.
depose Sentence Examples
- During the trial, the witness was called to depose about what they saw on the night of the crime.
- The rebels sought to depose the tyrannical ruler and establish a new government.
- The deposition was crucial evidence in the case, as it provided insight into the defendant's actions.
- As part of the legal proceedings, the plaintiff was required to depose about the events leading up to the accident.
- The journalist managed to depose the corrupt official by uncovering incriminating evidence.
- The deposition of the former employee shed light on the unethical practices within the company.
- The prosecutor aimed to depose the defendant to gather information regarding their involvement in the conspiracy.
- The king feared that his enemies were plotting to depose him from the throne.
- The board of directors voted to depose the CEO due to allegations of misconduct.
- Despite attempts to depose him, the leader remained steadfast in his position.
FAQs About the word depose
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During the trial, the witness was called to depose about what they saw on the night of the crime.
The rebels sought to depose the tyrannical ruler and establish a new government.
The deposition was crucial evidence in the case, as it provided insight into the defendant's actions.
As part of the legal proceedings, the plaintiff was required to depose about the events leading up to the accident.
