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disposed

Saydi-SPOHZD/dɪˈspoʊzd/UK/dɪˈspəʊzd/

4 meanings of disposed

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  1. 1
    verb
    Simple past and past participle of dispose. Use this form when talking about getting rid of something in the past.

    They disposed of the trash after the party.

    She disposed of her old shoes at the donation bin.

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  2. 2
    adjective
    Wanting or ready to do something.

    Like leaning toward a choice before you make it.

    She felt disposed to forgive him after his apology.

    I'm not disposed to argue with you tonight.

    Similarinclined, willing, ready, prepared, minded

    Oppositedisinclined, unwilling, reluctant, averse

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  3. 3
    adjectivein compounds
    Having a certain way of feeling toward someone or something.

    The manager was kindly disposed toward new employees.

    She seemed warmly disposed toward the whole idea.

    Similarinclined, minded, predisposed

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Less common meaning

  1. 4
    adjectiveobsolete
    Happy and full of fun.
    The wenches are disposed
    1610, John Fletcher, “The Tragedie of Valentinian”Here, disposed means in a merry, playful mood.
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disposed is a form of dispose

dispose, verb: To throw away or get rid of something you no longer want or need. Full entry

Forms
disposedisposes he/she/itdisposing -ing formdisposed past tense, past participle
Spelling
dispose → disposed: add -d
Sound
The ending sounds like /d/.

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