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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The complaint alleges that the city’s practice of seizing and disposing of property violates the 4th Amendment’s protection against illegal search and seizure and the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of due process.

From Los Angeles Times

In this and other ways I am agreeably disposed to this stronger and stormier Tiguan.

From The Wall Street Journal

The government says it is an offence to illegally dispose of canisters and local councils have powers to take enforcement action against offenders.

From BBC

The company has restored positive shareholders’ equity after disposing its airline business and is expected to secure an uplift by May or June, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Welsh Local Government Association said up to half of the waste disposed of in black bags could be recycled.

From BBC

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