disposed; disposing
Definition of dispose
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to give a tendency to : incline
faulty diet disposes one to sickness
dispose of
1a(1)
: to get rid of
how to dispose of toxic waste
(2)
: to deal with conclusively
disposed of the matter efficiently
b
: to transfer to the control of another
disposing of personal property to a total stranger
2
: to place, distribute, or arrange especially in an orderly way
disposing of the weapons in the new fort
dispose
nounDefinition of dispose (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of dispose was in the 14th century
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