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dispose.

To eliminate or to get rid of something.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/dɪsˈpoʊz/General-American/dɪˈspəʊz/Received-Pronunciation
  1. To eliminate or to get rid of something.

    intransitive · with-of
    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.

    In these uncertain times, I am disposed towards caution.
  5. To bargain; to make terms.

    obsolete
  6. To regulate; to adjust; to settle; to determine.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French disposer.

noun/dɪsˈpoʊz/General-American/dɪˈspəʊz/Received-Pronunciation
  1. The disposal or management of something.

    obsolete
  2. Behaviour; disposition.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French disposer.

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