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to counterpose

to counterpose

8.4
To act as a balance against a strong opposite force
  • verb
  • /ˈkaʊntərˌpoʊz/
translation icon : contrarrestar
  • The researcher will counterpose the new findings with previous studies to provide a balanced view of the topic.

Examples

  • Frost is going to counterpose the boys, swinging to the natural forces imaged in the ice storm.

  • The designer decided to counterpose the bright colors of the artwork against the neutral walls to create a stunning effect.

  • In her speech, she aimed to counterpose the benefits of renewable energy against the drawbacks of fossil fuels.

Synonyms

to offset
vsto counterpose
104 4.4

To reduce a bad effect by providing something that balances it

is the act of forming an opposing weight rather than just reducing effect
to compensate
vsto counterpose
94 3.7

To change something to reduce a problem caused by something else

is about being an opposing weight rather than adjusting conditions generally
to balance out
vsto counterpose
25 3.5

Make things equal and make up for a lack so nothing is too much or too little

is the formation of an opposing weight, not just restoring overall equality
to countervail
vsto counterpose
  • Formal
4 9.3

To act against something to reduce its effect

is the act of serving as an opposing weight rather than merely opposing effect
to counterweight
vsto counterpose
1 5.7

To balance something by adding weight or cancelling its effect

is the general opposing weight idea not a different balancing method
to counterpoise
vsto counterpose
1 9.8

To balance something by acting against it

is a general opposing weight idea rather than only the physical action

How Balancing

to counterpose
8.4
to offset
104 4.4
to moderate
34 4.4

Surface Forms

counterpose infinitive
counterposed past
counterposed past participle
counterposing present participle
counterposes third person singular

Morphology

counterpose = pose (transparent) = counter + pose

The meaning follows directly from 'counter-' (opposed/opposite) + 'pose' (to place or set), yielding 'place in opposition or counterbalance'.

Etymology

Counterpose is made from counter ('against') and pose ('to place' or 'position'), so it gives the image of putting a weight on the other side of a scale. So to counterpose something is to balance or oppose it as a counterweight.