dispose of

dis·pose of

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dih-spohz uhv, ov]
- /dɪˈspoʊz ʌv, ɒv/
- /dɪˈspəʊz əv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-spohz uhv, ov]
- /dɪˈspoʊz ʌv, ɒv/

Definitions of dispose of words

verb with object dispose of to give a tendency or inclination to; incline: His temperament disposed him to argue readily with people. 1
verb with object dispose of to put in a particular or the proper order or arrangement; adjust by arranging the parts. 1
verb with object dispose of to put in a particular or suitable place: The lamp was disposed on a table nearby. 1
verb with object dispose of to make fit or ready; prepare: Your words of cheer dispose me for the task. 1
verb without object dispose of to arrange or decide matters: to do as God disposes. 1
verb without object dispose of Obsolete. to make terms. 1

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Origin of dispose of

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English < Middle French disposer, equivalent to dis- dis-1 + poser to place (see pose1), on the model of Latin dispōnere

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Parts of speech for Dispose of

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adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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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.

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Synonyms for dispose of

verb dispose of

sell — to transfer (goods) to or render (services) for another in exchange for money; dispose of to a purchaser for a price: He sold the car to me for $1000.
relinquish — to renounce or surrender (a possession, right, etc.): to relinquish the throne.
dump — to drop or let fall in a mass; fling down or drop heavily or suddenly: Dump the topsoil here.
unload — to take the load from; remove the cargo or freight from: to unload a truck; to unload a cart.
get rid of — to clear, disencumber, or free of something objectionable (usually followed by of): I want to rid the house of mice. In my opinion, you'd be wise to rid yourself of the smoking habit.

All 31 Synonyms of dispose of

Antonyms for dispose of

verb dispose of

hold — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
keep — to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own: If you like it, keep it. Keep the change.
save — to rescue from danger or possible harm, injury, or loss: to save someone from drowning.
retain — to keep possession of.
begin — To begin to do something means to start doing it.

All 7 Antonyms of dispose of

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