superimpose

verb
UK: /ˌsuː.pər.ɪmˈpəʊz/
US: /ˌsuː.pɚ.ɪmˈpoʊz/

  1. To put one thing on top of another so that both can still be seen.

    1. I want to superimpose the text on the image.
    2. They will superimpose the graphic over the live video feed for better context.

  2. To add or introduce something on top of something else; to put an idea, system, etc. onto something else, often forcibly or inappropriately.

    1. Don't superimpose your values on other people.
    2. The government tried to superimpose a new tax system on the existing financial framework.

Synonyms

overlay overlap overlie impose
superimpose transitive-verb

  1. To print or display (an image, words, etc.) on top of something else, typically on film or a television screen.

    1. We can superimpose the title on the screen.
    2. The director decided to superimpose the actor's face onto the body of a dancer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "superimpose" in English means: To put one thing on top of another so that both can still be seen., To add or introduce something on top of something else; to put an idea, system, etc. onto something else, often forcibly or inappropriately..

The phonetic transcription of "superimpose" is /ˌsuː.pər.ɪmˈpəʊz/ in British English and /ˌsuː.pɚ.ɪmˈpoʊz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "superimpose": overlay, overlap, overlie, impose.

Example usage of "superimpose": "I want to superimpose the text on the image.". More examples on the page.