dispose of

phrase

Synonyms of dispose ofnext
1
a(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

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“Dispose of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dispose%20of. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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dispose of

transitive verb
dis·​pose of
disposed of; disposing of
1
: to transfer to the control or ownership of another
disposed of the property by will
2
: to deal with conclusively : determine finally
received petitions for injunctions…The common theme in disposing of theseW. J. Brennan, Jr.

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