English Synonym Finder

transpose

Definitions

To cause two or more things to change places with each other.

To transfer something to a different place or context.

To move a musical composition to a different key.

Examples

The composer decided to transpose the melody into a higher key to suit the singer's range.

In linear algebra, you must transpose the matrix before performing the multiplication.

It is easy to accidentally transpose two letters when typing quickly, leading to common spelling errors.

Synonyms

swap exchange switch invert reverse shift relocate

Antonyms

keep maintain preserve fix stabilize hold retain