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dispose

dispose /dɪˈspoʊz/ verb
disposes; disposed; disposing
dispose
/dɪˈspoʊz/
verb
disposes; disposed; disposing
Learner's definition of DISPOSE
[+ object] formal
: to cause (someone) to be likely to do or have something使易于;使倾向于+ to or toward
always followed by an adverb or preposition : to put (someone or something) in a particular position or place放置;安排

dispose of

[phrasal verb]
dispose of (something)
: to throw (something) away : to get rid of (something)丢弃;扔掉
formal : to deal with and finish (something)处理;解决
law : to give control or ownership of (land, possessions, etc.) to someone转让,处置(土地、财产等)
dispose of (someone or something)
: to defeat (a person or team) in a game, contest, etc.(比赛中)将…淘汰,击败
: to kill (a person or animal)杀死
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 4101 COCA: 6900

dispose

1 of 2

verb

dis·​pose di-ˈspōz How to pronounce dispose (audio)
disposed; disposing

transitive verb

1
: to give a tendency to : incline
faulty diet disposes one to sickness
2
a
: to put in place : set in readiness : arrange
disposing troops for withdrawal
b
: bestow
c
obsolete : regulate

intransitive verb

1
: to settle a matter finally
2
obsolete : to come to terms
disposer noun

dispose

2 of 2

noun

1
obsolete : disposal
2
obsolete
b
Phrases
dispose of
1
a(1)
: to get rid of
how to dispose of toxic waste
(2)
: to deal with conclusively
disposed of the matter efficiently
b
: to transfer to the control of another
disposing of personal property to a total stranger
2
: to place, distribute, or arrange especially in an orderly way
disposing of the weapons in the new fort
Choose the Right Synonym for dispose

incline, bias, dispose, predispose mean to influence one to have or take an attitude toward something.

incline implies a tendency to favor one of two or more actions or conclusions.

I incline to agree

bias suggests a settled and predictable leaning in one direction and connotes unfair prejudice.

the experience biased him against foreigners

dispose suggests an affecting of one's mood or temper so as to incline one toward something.

her nature disposes her to trust others

predispose implies the operation of a disposing influence well in advance of the opportunity to manifest itself.

does fictional violence predispose them to accept real violence?

Example Sentences

Verb looking for the perfect spot to dispose the new knickknack disposed the surgical instruments in the exact order in which they would be needed
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Burn pits were used in Iraq and Afghanistan to dispose of chemicals, cans, tires, plastics, medical equipment and human waste. Chris Megerian, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 Burn pits were used in Iraq and Afghanistan to dispose of chemicals, cans, tires, plastics, medical equipment and human waste. Chris Megerian, ajc, 10 Aug. 2022 The military used burn pits to dispose of such things as chemicals, cans, tires, plastics and medical and human waste. Kevin Freking, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Aug. 2022 The military used burn pits to dispose of such things as chemicals, cans, tires, plastics and medical and human waste. The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 Aug. 2022 The military used burn pits to dispose of such things as chemicals, cans, tires, plastics and medical and human waste. Kevin Freking, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2022 Burn pits have been used in U.S. military installations outside the country to dispose of waste, and the smoke from those sites has been linked to various respiratory illnesses and even cancer in troops who were exposed. Bytal Axelrod, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2022 Burn pits were used by the military in Afghanistan and Iraq to dispose of trash and other waste. Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 29 July 2022 Secure Shred Document Destruction will be on site to help dispose of old or unwanted documents and papers. Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb and Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French desposer, from Latin disponere to arrange (perfect indicative disposui), from dis- + ponere to put — more at position

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dispose was in the 14th century
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 4101 COCA: 6900

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