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Meaning of dispose in English
Pronunciation
/dəˈspoʊz/
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Verb
dispose
Etymology
late Middle English: from Old French disposer, from Latin disponere‘arrange’, influenced by dispositus‘arranged’ and Old French poser‘to place’
Definitions
1.
give, sell, or transfer to another
Examples
« She disposed of her parents' possessions »
2.
throw or cast away
Examples
« Put away your worries »
3.
make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief
Examples
« Their language inclines us to believe them »
Antonyms
indispose
disincline
4.
make fit or prepared
Examples
« Your education qualifies you for this job »
Antonyms
disqualify
unfit
indispose