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Meaning of dispose

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

dispose

Pronunciation:/dɪˈspəʊz//dɪsˈpoʊz/

noun

Definitions

  1. The disposal or management of something.

  2. Behaviour; disposition.

verb

Definitions

  1. (used with "of") To eliminate or to get rid of something.

    Example: I dispose of my trash in the garbage can.

  2. To distribute or arrange; to put in place.

  3. To deal out; to assign to a use.

  4. To incline.

    Example: In these uncertain times, I am disposed towards caution.