Definitions

dispose

[dih-spohz] / dɪˈspoʊz /

VERB

place, order; deal with

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adapt incline predispose tempt

STRONG

actuate adjust arrange array bend bias condition determine distribute fix govern group induce influence lead locate marshal motivate move organize prepare promote prompt put range rank regulate set settle shepherd stand sway systematize tailor

WEAK

call the tune lay down the law make willing methodize put one's foot down put to rights read the riot act ride herd on set in order

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage

STRONG

change comply confuse consent depart derange destroy disarrange disorder disorganize disperse displace dissuade disturb halt hinder ignore leave lose miss mix up neglect obey prevent remove scatter stay stop unsettle upset

WEAK

mismanage

Example Sentences

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Passing the bill would also start to relieve a logjam of legislation that Congress is seeking to dispose of before its August recess and the November midterm elections.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

It said "bins can often fill up faster than they can be collected" during peak times and pleaded with people to "dispose of waste responsibly".

From BBC • May 31, 2026

It might dispose of him in a minute.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

This system helps cells correctly build, maintain, and dispose of proteins.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

“You are indeed in trouble. However, I believe I shall leave it to your parents to administer whatever discipline and reproach they believe to be needed. In the meantime, I need to dispose of this.”

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman

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