dispose

verb
UK: /dɪˈspəʊz/
US: /dɪˈspoʊz/

  1. To get rid of something you no longer want or need.

    1. We dispose of our trash every week, on Tuesday.
    2. The company must dispose of its chemical waste in a responsible manner.

  2. To defeat an opponent quickly and efficiently.

    1. Our team will dispose of them easily in the next game.
    2. The experienced chess player quickly disposed of his young opponent.

  3. To deal with something conclusively; settle.

    1. How do you dispose of such complex legal matters quickly?
    2. The judge will dispose of the case before the end of the week.

Synonyms

discard finish settle get rid of eliminate
dispose transitive-verb

  1. To make someone feel a particular way towards something or someone.

    1. Her cheerful nature disposes me to like her instantly.
    2. His arrogance did not dispose me favourably toward his proposals at all.
dispose noun

  1. A tendency, inclination, or willingness to do something.

    1. He has a cheerful dispose toward strangers.
    2. Her natural disposition towards kindness made her a valued volunteer.
dispose phrasal-verb

  1. To get rid of something, especially by throwing it away.

    1. Please dispose of used tissues in the trash can.
    2. They must dispose of the evidence before the police arrive there.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dispose" in English means: To get rid of something you no longer want or need., To defeat an opponent quickly and efficiently., To deal with something conclusively; settle..

The phonetic transcription of "dispose" is /dɪˈspəʊz/ in British English and /dɪˈspoʊz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dispose": discard, finish, settle, get rid of, eliminate.

Example usage of "dispose": "We dispose of our trash every week, on Tuesday.". More examples on the page.