depone

[dɪˈpəʊn]

depone Definition

• 1. make a statement on oath; testify
• 2. put down or deposit

Using depone: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "depone" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The witness will depone before the court tomorrow.

• Example

  I depone this vase on the table.

• Example

  He depone his trust in his friend.

depone Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for depone

• testify
• swear
• attest
• declare
• assert
• deposit
• place
• set down

Phrases with depone

• depone to

  give evidence or testimony to someone or something

  Example

  He depone to the police about the accident.

• depone against

  give evidence or testimony that is harmful to someone or something

  Example

  The witness depone against the accused in the court.

• depone a weapon

  surrender or give up a weapon

  Example

  The criminal depone his weapon and surrendered to the police.

Origins of depone

from Latin 'deponere', meaning 'to put down'

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Summary: depone in Brief

The verb 'depone' [dɪˈpəʊn] means to make a statement under oath, testify, or put down or deposit something. It is often used in legal contexts, such as 'The witness will depone before the court tomorrow.' 'Depone' can also be used in phrases like 'depone to' and 'depone against,' which respectively mean to give evidence or testimony to or against someone or something. Another phrase is 'depone a weapon,' which means to surrender or give up a weapon.