Meaning of dispense with in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    dispense with

    Definitions

    1. give up what is not strictly needed

    Examples

    • « he asked if they could spare one of their horses to speed his journey »
  2. 2. do without or cease to hold or adhere to

    Examples

    • « We are dispensing with formalities »
    • « relinquish the old ideas »

    Derived terms

  3. 3. forgo

    Examples

    • « do or go without »

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