dispose

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How is the word dispose different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of dispose are bias, incline, and predispose. While all these words mean "to influence one to have or take an attitude toward something," dispose suggests an affecting of one's mood or temper so as to incline one toward something.

her nature disposes her to trust others

When might bias be a better fit than dispose?

The synonyms bias and dispose are sometimes interchangeable, but bias suggests a settled and predictable leaning in one direction and connotes unfair prejudice.

the experience biased him against foreigners

When can incline be used instead of dispose?

The words incline and dispose are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, incline implies a tendency to favor one of two or more actions or conclusions.

I incline to agree

Where would predispose be a reasonable alternative to dispose?

Although the words predispose and dispose have much in common, predispose implies the operation of a disposing influence well in advance of the opportunity to manifest itself.

does fictional violence predispose them to accept real violence?

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of dispose Randle then allegedly placed the child’s body in a suitcase and asked Britten to dispose of it. Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 12 June 2025 The outlet reported that the Chinese tourist was given the option of either paying more or disposing of some of her belongings inside the suitcase, which led to her screaming and yelling while lying on the floor. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 11 June 2025 There’s an old adage in politics: presidents propose, but markets dispose. Phil De Luna, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025 According to the affidavit, the trio then disposed of the body in a dumpster. Chris Spargo, People.com, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for dispose
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    Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
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    Alexander Krizhanovsky, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2025
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  • Haliburton put no weight on the leg and had his face wrapped in towels as he was taken to the Pacers’ locker room for evaluation.
    Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
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    Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
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    Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025
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  • Troopers were unable to locate Garcia, who later arrived at Troop D to turn herself in, according to state police.
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    Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
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    Brett Samuels, The Hill, 22 June 2025
  • Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf will be deposed in a lawsuit stemming from a shooting during a White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field in August 2023, a Cook County judge ordered Friday, per multiple reports.
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“Dispose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispose. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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