Meaning & use
transpose
To change the relative position or order of two or more things.
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The editor transposed the second and third paragraphs to improve the essay's flow.
The pianist transposed the song into a lower key to suit her voice.
A note on using this word
In music specifically, to transpose means to shift a piece into a different key while keeping its structure.
Words with a similar meaning
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