Used in a Sentence

depose

How to use depose in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for depose.

Editorial note

"It is a mistake to think that the tools built to rule us would serve us if only we could depose our masters.

Examples11
Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

force to leave (an office)

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of depose gathered in one view.

verb

force to leave (an office)

verb

make a deposition; declare under oath

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for depose.

verb

force to leave (an office)

verb

make a deposition; declare under oath

Example sentences

1

"It is a mistake to think that the tools built to rule us would serve us if only we could depose our masters.

2

When you're on the highest rung of the ladder, everyone below you will plot to depose you and take your place.

3

Blanket outrage is useless unless you plan to depose the government.

4

By the time they enacted the plan they had an excuse, but they had planned to depose him before they had evidence.

5

Ethiopia generally used to roll in, depose the warlord they didn't like, then head on back home.

6

It's like expecting a dictator to depose oneself.

7

The video didn't start by asking the question, "Hey, who's the most despicable African warlord we should try to depose?

8

He thought he had the moral high ground in invading to depose Saddam Hussein, but his advisors convinced him that no one would support that reason for invasion.

9

Finally, citing the judicial system strains credulity as there is so much members can do to depose leaders with it completely under the radar.

10

You realize that the central intelligence agency actually had plans to make Castro's beard fall out because they believed that Cubans would view him as less virile and thus easier to depose?

11

A defense lawyer has no opportunity to depose the witnesses against his client and usually only learns of their identities after the jury is empanelled.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use depose in a sentence?

"It is a mistake to think that the tools built to rule us would serve us if only we could depose our masters.

What does depose mean?

force to leave (an office)

What part of speech is depose?

depose is commonly used as verb.