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- [dih-spohzd]
- /dɪˈspoʊzd/
- /dɪˈspəʊzd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-spohzd]
- /dɪˈspoʊzd/
Definitions of disposed word
- adjective disposed having a certain inclination or disposition; inclined (usually followed by to or an infinitive): a man disposed to like others. 1
- verb with object disposed to give a tendency or inclination to; incline: His temperament disposed him to argue readily with people. 1
- verb with object disposed to put in a particular or the proper order or arrangement; adjust by arranging the parts. 1
- verb with object disposed to put in a particular or suitable place: The lamp was disposed on a table nearby. 1
- verb with object disposed to make fit or ready; prepare: Your words of cheer dispose me for the task. 1
- verb without object disposed to arrange or decide matters: to do as God disposes. 1
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Origin of disposed
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English. See dispose, -ed2
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Parts of speech for Disposed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disposed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% 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.
disposed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disposed
adj disposed
- given — past participle of give.
- biased — If someone is biased, they prefer one group of people to another, and behave unfairly as a result. You can also say that a process or system is biased.
- game — an amusement or pastime: children's games.
- willing — disposed or consenting; inclined: willing to go along.
- predisposed — to give an inclination or tendency to beforehand; make susceptible: Genetic factors may predispose human beings to certain metabolic diseases.
adjective disposed
- inclined — deviating in direction from the horizontal or vertical; sloping.
- prepared — properly expectant, organized, or equipped; ready: prepared for a hurricane.
- biassed — a particular tendency, trend, inclination, feeling, or opinion, especially one that is preconceived or unreasoned: illegal bias against older job applicants; the magazine’s bias toward art rather than photography; our strong bias in favor of the idea.
Antonyms for disposed
adj disposed
- disinclined — lacking desire or willingness; unwilling; averse: I'm disinclined to go to the movies tonight.
- unprepared — properly expectant, organized, or equipped; ready: prepared for a hurricane.
- unwilling — not willing; reluctant; loath; averse: an unwilling partner in the crime.
- unlikely — not likely to be or occur; improbable; marked by doubt.
- unready — not ready; not made ready: The new stadium is as yet unready for use.
adjective disposed
- posed — to assume a particular attitude or stance, especially with the hope of impressing others: He likes to pose as an authority on literature.
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