dispose
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B1
🇺🇸
/dɪˈspoʊz/
🇬🇧
/dɪˈspəʊz/
arrange or get rid of
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dispose' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'disponere,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'ponere' meant 'to place.'
Historical Evolution
'disponere' transformed into the Old French word 'disposer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dispose' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to arrange or set in order,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to get rid of something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to get rid of something, especially by throwing it away.
He disposed of the old furniture.
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Verb 2
to arrange or settle matters.
The manager disposed the tasks among the team members.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35