dispose

Formsdisposes, disposing, disposed

1. 1
   verbintransitivewith of

   To throw away or get rid of something you no longer want or need.

   Like dropping your trash in the bin so it's gone for good.

   Please dispose of the packaging in the recycling bin.

   Factories must dispose of their waste safely.

   Similardiscard, dump, scrap, destroy, eliminate

   Oppositekeep, retain, save

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2. 2
   verbtransitive

   To put things in a certain order or place.

   Like setting out plates and forks in their right spots on a table.

   Workers dispose the tools along the bench so each one is easy to reach.

   The teacher disposed the desks in a wide circle.

   Similararrange, position, deploy, array, marshal

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3. 3
   verbtransitive

   To give something out or set it aside for a use.

   Like a teacher handing out books to each student.

   Charities dispose the donated food to families in need.

   The manager disposed the bonus money among the team.

   Similarallocate, assign, allot, distribute, apportion

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4. 4
   verbtransitive

   To make someone want to do, think, or feel something.

   Like sunshine that puts everyone in a good mood.

   Kind words dispose people to listen.

   The sunny weather disposed everyone to feel cheerful.

   Similarincline, predispose, prompt, lead, induce

   Oppositedisincline, discourage, deter, indispose

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