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Dispose

Part of Speech

Verb

Pronunciation

/dɪˈspoʊz/ (American), /dɪˈspəʊz/ (British)

Definitions

  • To get rid of something.
  • To arrange or place in a particular order.
  • To incline or make someone willing to act in a certain way.

Usage Examples

  • "She needed to dispose of the old clothes."
  • "The chairs were disposed in a circular pattern."
  • "His kindness disposed her to trust him."

Etymology

From Old French disposer ("arrange, regulate"), from Latin disponere ("to arrange, put in order").

Synonyms

  • Eliminate
  • Arrange
  • Influence

Antonyms

  • Retain
  • Disorder
  • Dissuade

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish disponer /dis.poˈneɾ/
French disposer /di.spɔ.ze/
Hindi निपटाना (Niptana) /nɪp.ʈɑː.nɑː/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /dɪˈspəʊz/
  • American English: /dɪˈspoʊz/

Historical Usage

The verb 'dispose' has been used since the 14th century, originally meaning "to arrange" before evolving to include meanings related to getting rid of things.

Cultural Nuances

In some cultures, disposal methods reflect environmental concerns, with some societies emphasizing recycling over waste removal.

More Information

Modern legal contexts often refer to 'disposing of assets' or 'disposing of responsibilities,' highlighting its expanded usage beyond physical objects.

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