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Synonyms and Antonyms of transpose

1 to change in form, appearance, or use
  • the snappy pop song was transposed into a ballad through a reworking of instrumentation and a change in key
Synonyms of transpose

alchemize, convert, make over, metamorphose, transfigure, transform, transmute, transubstantiate
Words Related to transpose

adjust, alter, modify, recast

redefine, redesign, redo, reengineer, refashion, regenerate, remake, remodel, revamp, revise, rework, vary

deform, disfigure, distort, mutate, transmogrify

displace, replace, substitute, supplant
2 to change the place or position of
  • after the ex-governor's scandals belatedly came to light, his portrait was transposed to a quiet corner of the statehouse
Synonyms of transpose

budge, dislocate, displace, disturb, move, relocate, remove, reposition, shift, transfer
Words Related to transpose

bear, carry, cart, convey, drive, haul, lug, tote, transmit, transplant, transport

replace, supersede, supplant

alter, make over, modify, redo, refashion, remake, remodel, revamp, revise, rework, vary
Near Antonyms of transpose

anchor, fix, freeze, moor, secure, set, stabilize

embed (also imbed), entrench (also intrench), implant, ingrain (also engrain), lodge, root

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