Cool MateMeaning of Dispose
to arrange things or people in a particular way or position
In simple words: To get rid of something you no longer want.
Dispose in a sentence
- The visitors disposed themselves in a circle round the statue.
- a drug that disposes the patient towards sleep
- a drug that disposes the patient to sleep
How to use Dispose
Use 'dispose of' when talking about throwing things away. It's formal, so avoid it in casual conversations unless necessary.
Grammar pattern
dispose + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 'this pose' — imagine a person striking a pose with trash to be thrown away.
Related words
Collocations with Dispose
- dispose of waste
- dispose of trash
- properly dispose
- dispose of materials
- safely dispose
Synonyms for Dispose
- discard
- get rid of
- throw away
- dispose of
- eliminate
Common mistakes with Dispose
- Confusing 'dispose' with 'expose'
- Using 'dispose' without 'of' when talking about throwing something away
- Incorrectly spelling it as 'despose'
Dispose appears in
Dispose in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يتخلص من
التخلص من شيء لم تعد تريده.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Dispose
কোনো কিছু ফেলে দেওয়া বা সরিয়ে ফেলা যা আপনি আর চান না।
- GermanDeutsch
entsorgen, veräußern, anordnen
Etwas loswerden, das man nicht mehr will.
- SpanishEspañol
Disponer, deshacerse de
Deshacerse de algo que ya no quieres.
- Persianفارسی
قرار دادن، مرتب کردن، خلاص شدن از شر
از شر چیزی که دیگر نمیخواهید خلاص شوید.
- FrenchFrançais
Disposer
Se débarrasser de quelque chose dont on ne veut plus.
- Hindiहिन्दी
Dispose
किसी ऐसी चीज़ से छुटकारा पाना जो आप अब नहीं चाहते।
- ItalianItaliano
Disporre, Sistemare, Eliminare
Liberarsi di qualcosa che non si vuole più.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Dispor
Livrar-se de algo que você não quer mais.
- RussianРусский
располагать, избавляться
Выбросить что-то ненужное.
- Urduاردو
ترتیب دینا، پھینک دینا
کسی ایسی چیز سے چھٹکارا حاصل کرنا جو آپ اب نہیں چاہتے۔
- Chinese中文
处理，安排
摆脱你不再想要的东西。
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Frequently asked questions about Dispose
What does Dispose mean?
To get rid of something you no longer want.
What is the definition of Dispose?
to arrange things or people in a particular way or position
How do you use Dispose in a sentence?
The visitors disposed themselves in a circle round the statue.
Can you give another example of Dispose?
a drug that disposes the patient towards sleep
What are synonyms for Dispose?
Common alternatives include discard, get rid of, throw away, dispose of, eliminate.
What is the opposite of Dispose?
Opposite meanings include retain, keep, hold.
What words go with Dispose?
It commonly pairs with dispose of waste, dispose of trash, properly dispose, dispose of materials, safely dispose.
What are common mistakes when using Dispose?
Confusing 'dispose' with 'expose' Using 'dispose' without 'of' when talking about throwing something away Incorrectly spelling it as 'despose'
How do you pronounce Dispose?
US: /["/dɪˈspəʊz/","/dɪˈspəʊzɪz/","/dɪˈspəʊzd/","/dɪˈspəʊzɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/dɪˈspəʊz/","/dɪˈspəʊzɪz/","/dɪˈspəʊzd/","/dɪˈspəʊzɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Dispose?
Use 'dispose of' when talking about throwing things away. It's formal, so avoid it in casual conversations unless necessary.
What CEFR level is Dispose?
"Dispose" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.