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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“It is unacceptable and illegal for a business to sell or dispose of these vehicles without abiding by the laws that protect servicemembers.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Issues like arrangements for Iran to dispose of its nuclear materials could be negotiated later.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Western Digital will retain about 1.7 million Sandisk shares, planning to dispose of them while focusing on high-capacity hard-disk drives.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

The council said it provided "an extensive kerbside collection service to recycle and dispose of household waste" as well as two recycling centres.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Now, while she was listening for the doorbell, she made a final tour, pausing to dispose of a speck of lint or alter an arrangement of Christmas poinsettias.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

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