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dispose
[ dih-spohz ]
verb (used with object)
- to give a tendency or inclination to; incline:
His temperament disposed him to argue readily with people.
- to put in a particular or the proper order or arrangement; adjust by arranging the parts.
- to put in a particular or suitable place:
The lamp was disposed on a table nearby.
- to make fit or ready; prepare:
Your words of cheer dispose me for the task.
verb (used without object)
- to arrange or decide matters:
to do as God disposes.
- Obsolete. to make terms.
noun
- Archaic. disposition; habit.
- Obsolete. arrangement; regulation; disposal.
verb phrase
- to deal with conclusively; settle.
- to get rid of; discard.
- to transfer or give away, as by gift or sale.
- to do away with; destroy.
dispose
/ ɪˈəʊ /
verb
- intrfoll byof
- to deal with or settle
- to give, sell, or transfer to another
- to throw out or away
- to consume, esp hurriedly
- to kill
- to arrange or settle (matters) by placing into correct or final condition
man proposes, God disposes
- tr to make willing or receptive
- tr to adjust or place in a certain order or position
- troften foll byto to accustom or condition
noun
- an obsolete word for disposal disposition
Derived Forms
- 徱ˈDz, noun
Other Word Forms
- 徱·DziԲ· adverb
- d·Dz verb (used with object) redisposed redisposing
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of dispose1
Example Sentences
A Dutch town hall has admitted that it "most likely" accidentally disposed of 46 artworks, including an Andy Warhol print of the former Dutch queen, during renovation works last year.
He also raised safety and health concerns when Alameda Health System changed how Highland Hospital disposed of formaldehyde.
The hotel said it sent Ms Hoskins home, "undertook a full and comprehensive search of the leisure club", and it was "confident that all chocolate buttons that had been left were found and disposed of".
The court heard Thibou disposed of the knife in a drain as he left the carnival.
The prosecution said this was "an apparent attempt to dispose of the body".
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