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dispose

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈpoʊz/

The English word “dispose” has 8 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To eliminate or to get rid of something.
  2. To distribute or arrange; to put in place.
  3. To deal out; to assign to a use.
  4. To incline.
  5. To bargain; to make terms.
  6. To regulate; to adjust; to settle; to determine.

noun

  1. The disposal or management of something.
  2. Behaviour; disposition.

Etymology

Borrowed from French disposer.

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