superpose

Example Sentences

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On this new ground philosophy ought then to follow science, in order to superpose on scientific truth a knowledge of another kind, which may be called metaphysical.

From Creative Evolution by Mitchell, Arthur

What has been accomplished is to superpose upon the ancient organic France another arbitrary and administrative France.

From France and the Republic A Record of Things Seen and Learned in the French Provinces During the 'Centennial' Year 1889 by Hurlbert, William Henry

V. cover; superpose, superimpose; overlay, overspread; wrap &c.

From Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases by Roget, Peter Mark

To put over or upon; as to superpose one rock upon another.

From Orthography As Outlined in the State Course of Study for Illinois by Cavins, Elmer W.

This the roving waves bore over the submerged and now peaty forests, and deposited above them the elements of rocks which were to superpose the coal strata.

From The Underground City, or, the Child of the Cavern by Verne, Jules