dispose
Dispose (verb) means to get rid of something (usually with 'of'). Example: “Please dispose of your litter in the bins provided.”
How to use dispose
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo get rid of something, arrange things, or make someone inclined toward a feeling.
Word forms
disposed past tense, disposes singular
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Please _____ of your litter in the bins provided.
Etymology
Borrowed from French disposer, ultimately from Latin disponere, "to arrange."
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What does “dispose” mean?
The word “dispose” means to get rid of something (usually with 'of'). In plain terms, to get rid of something, arrange things, or make someone inclined toward a feeling.
How do you pronounce “dispose”?
“Dispose” is pronounced dih-SPOHZ (/dɪsˈpoʊz/ in IPA).
How do you use “dispose” in a sentence?
Here is “dispose” used in a sentence: “Please dispose of your litter in the bins provided.”
What is another word for “dispose”?
Words with a similar meaning to “dispose” include incline and discard.
What is the opposite of “dispose”?
The opposite of “dispose” — its antonyms — are indispose and disincline.
What part of speech is “dispose”?
“Dispose” is a verb.
Where does the word “dispose” come from?
The word “dispose” comes from Latin. Borrowed from French disposer, ultimately from Latin disponere, "to arrange.".
Is “dispose” a common word?
“Dispose” is an uncommon word in modern English.