Dispose

Pronunciation: /dɪˈspoʊz/

Dispose (verb)

  1. to throw away or remove something unwanted.
  2. to place or set things in a particular order or position.
  3. to make someone willing or likely to do something.

Examples

  • She decided to dispose of the old magazines.
  • They need to dispose of the broken furniture.

Common collocations: dispose of waste, dispose of old items, dispose neatly, dispose in rows, dispose someone to favor

Synonyms of Dispose

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Dispose

  • — when referring to arranging or ordering
  • — when referring to discarding or getting rid of