dispose

dispose

verb

Definition of DISPOSE

1

to arrange something in a certain spot or position <looking for the perfect spot to dispose the new knickknack>

Synonyms depose, deposit, dispose, emplace, fix, lay, position, put, set, set up, situate, stick

Related Words move, rearrange, reorder, shift; orient; establish, locate, plant, settle; clap, flop, plank, plop, plump, plunk (or plonk), plunk down, slap; ensconce, niche; assemble, collect; carry; berth, park; affix, anchor, lock, lodge, wedge; array, lay out, line up, queue, rank; set down

Near Antonyms relocate, remove, take; banish; dislodge, displace, replace, supersede, supplant

2

to put into a particular arrangement <disposed the surgical instruments in the exact order in which they would be needed>

Synonyms arrange, array, classify, codify, dispose, draw up, lay out, marshal (also marshall), organize, range, systematize

Related Words groom, make up, spruce (up), straighten (up), tidy (up); unscramble; align (also aline), cue, line, line up, queue; alphabetize, file, hierarchize, prioritize, sequence; emplace, place, set; display, map (out), set out

Antonyms derange, disarrange, disarray, disorder, mess (up), muss (up), rumple, upset