dispose
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verb \di-ˈspōz\dis·poseddis·pos·ing
Definition of DISPOSE
transitive verb
1
: to give a tendency to : incline <faulty diet disposes one to sickness>
2
intransitive verb
1
: to settle a matter finally
2
obsolete : to come to terms
— dis·pos·er noun
— dispose of
1
: to place, distribute, or arrange especially in an orderly way
2
a : to transfer to the control of another <disposing of personal property to a total stranger> b (1) : to get rid of <how to dispose of toxic waste> (2) : to deal with conclusively <disposed of the matter efficiently>
See Examples of DISPOSE
- <looking for the perfect spot to dispose the new knickknack>
- <disposed the surgical instruments in the exact order in which they would be needed>
Origin of DISPOSE
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: 14th century
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