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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

    • discharge
    • release
    • waiver
  3. 3. forgo

    Examples

    • « do or go without »

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  • « One of the marks of a truly vigorous society is the ability to dispense with passion as a midwife of action - the ability to pass directly from thought to action. »
    Eric Hoffer

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