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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
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
to accustom or condition
noun
an obsolete word for disposal disposition
Other 51Թ Forms
- disposingly adverb
- redispose verb (used with object)
- 徱ˈDz noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of dispose1
Example Sentences
The food agency is advising people who have any of the listed products to not eat them and dispose of them at home.
“Only Congress has the power to ultimately dispose of federal property and sell it, or give it back to the states, or whatever they are talking about doing,” he added.
Prosecutors argue she intentionally sought out death cap mushrooms and cooked them for her relatives, before lying to police and disposing of evidence.
Monaghan was accused of the murder and of disposing of evidence after the killing, but was later acquitted due to a lack of evidence.
Retailers have been increasingly providing recycling bins in shops so the devices can be disposed of properly.
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