juxtapose

verb

Etymology: Borrowed from French juxtaposer, corresponding to juxta- + pose, derived from Latin iuxtā (“near, next to”) + pōnō (“place”).

1. To place side by side, especially for contrast or comparison.

   “The artist used contrasting colors to juxtapose light and dark.”

   “The documentary effectively juxtaposes the lives of two rival politicians.”