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dismiss

dis·miss
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dis-mis]
    • /dɪsˈmɪs/
    • /dɪsˈmɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-mis]
    • /dɪsˈmɪs/

Definitions of dismiss word

  • verb with object dismiss to direct (an assembly of persons) to disperse or go: I dismissed the class early. 1
  • verb with object dismiss to bid or allow (a person) to go; give permission or a request to depart. 1
  • verb with object dismiss to discharge or remove, as from office or service: to dismiss an employee. 1
  • verb with object dismiss to discard or reject: to dismiss a suitor. 1
  • verb with object dismiss to put off or away, especially from consideration; put aside; reject: She dismissed the story as mere rumor. 1
  • verb with object dismiss to have done with (a subject) after summary treatment: After a perfunctory discussion, he dismissed the idea. 1

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Origin of dismiss

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin dismissus (for Latin dīmissus, past participle of dīmittere to send away), equivalent to Latin dis- dis-1 + mitt(ere) to send + -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Dismiss

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

dismiss popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

dismiss usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for dismiss

verb dismiss

  • decline — If something declines, it becomes less in quantity, importance, or strength.
  • disband — to break up or dissolve (an organization): They disbanded the corporation.
  • reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
  • release — to lease again.
  • dissolve — to make a solution of, as by mixing with a liquid; pass into solution: to dissolve salt in water.

Antonyms for dismiss

verb dismiss

  • legalize — to make legal; authorize.
  • permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
  • preserve — to keep alive or in existence; make lasting: to preserve our liberties as free citizens.
  • welcome — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
  • hire — to engage the services of (a person or persons) for wages or other payment: to hire a clerk.

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