dispose
/dis'pouz/
Definition
Verb (transitive):
- To arrange or put in a particular order or position: To place things in a specific way.
- To make someone willing or inclined to do or think something: To influence someone's attitude or mood.
- To give, sell, or transfer something to someone else: To part with something, often by selling or giving it away.
Verb (intransitive, used with "of"):
- To get rid of something by throwing it away, selling it, or dealing with it definitively: To settle a matter or remove an item.
- To settle a matter or issue: To make a final decision or take conclusive action regarding something.
Examples of Usage
Verb (transitive):
- She disposed the chairs in a circle for the meeting. (She arranged the chairs in a circle.)
- His friendly manner disposed me to trust him. (His friendly manner made me willing to trust him.)
- He decided to dispose his shares in the company. (He decided to sell his shares.)
Verb (intransitive, with "of"):
- We need to dispose of this old furniture. (We need to get rid of this old furniture.)
- The committee will dispose of the matter quickly. (The committee will settle the matter quickly.)
Advanced Usage
"To be disposed to (do something)": To be inclined or willing to do something.
- He is not disposed to argue. (He is not willing to argue.)
"To be well/ill disposed towards someone/something": To have a favorable or unfavorable attitude.
- The manager is well disposed towards the new proposal. (The manager is favorably inclined towards the new proposal.)
"To dispose of oneself": (Formal) To conduct oneself in a particular way.
- He disposed himself with great dignity. (He conducted himself with great dignity.)
Variants and Related Words
Disposal (noun): The act of getting rid of something; the arrangement or positioning of things.
- Waste disposal is a major issue.
- The disposal of troops along the border.
Disposable (adjective): Designed to be thrown away after use; (of income) available for spending.
- Disposable cups.
- Disposable income.
Disposition (noun): A person's inherent qualities of mind and character; the arrangement or positioning of something.
- She has a cheerful disposition.
- The disposition of the artifacts in the museum.
Synonyms
- Arrange: To put things in a neat or required order.
- Incline: To influence someone's attitude or tendency.
- Discard: To get rid of something no longer useful or desirable.
- Sell: To exchange something for money.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Dispose of: This is the primary and most common phrasal verb.
- Please dispose of the garbage properly. (Please get rid of the garbage properly.)
- The lawyer helped her dispose of the property. (The lawyer helped her sell the property.)
Related Idioms
- "Man proposes, God disposes.": (Proverb) Humans can make plans, but the final outcome is determined by a higher power or fate.
- We planned a picnic, but it rained all day. Well, man proposes, God disposes.
Verb
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make fit or prepared
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Your education qualifies you for this job
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place or put in a particular order
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the dots are unevenly disposed
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make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief
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Their language inclines us to believe them
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throw or cast away
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Put away your worries
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give, sell, or transfer to another
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She disposed of her parents' possessions
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