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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How will the factories store and dispose of toxic waste?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 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

“How can she treat a relationship like this, and dispose of it once it’s served its purpose?” said Julio Esperias, a Democratic Party activist who volunteered with Raman’s 2024 campaign at Bass’ request.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

Customers who have purchased the recalled chocolates are advised not to consume them and to dispose of them immediately.

From Salon • Jan. 27, 2026

Then Estha and Rahel had to look up dispose.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy

dispose

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