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dispose

/dɪsˈpoʊz/ verb

In Latin: abiciō Wiktionary

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about dispose at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Give, sell, or transfer to another.
    She disposed of her parents' possessions
  2. Throw or cast away.
    Put away your worries
  3. Make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief.
    Their language inclines us to believe them

Origin

Borrowed from French disposer.

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