superimpose

[ soo-per-im-pohz ]

verb (used with object)

, su·per·im·posed, su·per·im·pos·ing.

1. to impose, place, or set over, above, or on something else.
2. to put or join as an addition (usually followed by on or upon ).
3. to display or print (an image or text) over another image so that both are visible at once:

   You can superimpose open captions on your videos with this free software.

superimpose

/ ˌsuːpərɪmˈpəʊz /

verb

1. to set or place on or over something else
2. usually foll byon or upon to add (to)

Derived Forms

• ˌsuperˌimpoˈsition, noun

Other Words From

• su·per·im·po·si·tion [soo-per-im-p, uh, -, zish, -, uh, n], noun
• su·per·im·pos·a·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of superimpose¹

First recorded in 1785–95; super- + impose

Example Sentences

The jury was shown an image of Isabella that the scientists had superimposed on an X-ray of one of the skulls from the ravine - the first time such evidence had been used in court.

From BBC

Ms Moore glances towards a clock on the wall, which displays a photograph of her son in uniform superimposed on to a union flag.

From BBC

The image became an instant meme with people superimposing the stallion into shots from “The Shining,” “Alien 3” and any other movie where this horse’s malevolent visage actually made sense.

From Los Angeles Times

She carried a picture showing the faces of the then Prime Minister and Home Secretary superimposed on coconuts under a palm tree in November 2023.

From BBC

Her banner showed the faces of the then prime minister and home secretary superimposed on coconuts under a palm tree.

From BBC