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redisposed

dis·pose
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-spohz]
    • /dɪˈspoʊz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-spohz]
    • /dɪˈspoʊz/

Definitions of redisposed word

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

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Origin of redisposed

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 Redisposed

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

redisposed 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.

redisposed usage trend in Literature

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