To place in opposition or contrast; to set against something else for comparison.
From Latin 'contra-' (against) + 'ponere' (to place). A rare English verb formed from Latin roots, used in philosophical and literary contexts.
This verb exists in English but sounds awkward—we prefer 'juxtapose' or 'contrast.' It shows how English borrowed Latin word-parts and created words that technically work but nobody actually uses.
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