Dispose

/dɪˈspoʊz/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to get rid of or throw away something.

It's important to dispose of hazardous waste properly.

to arrange or deal with something in a certain way.

The committee will dispose of the proposals in the next meeting.

to make someone inclined to a certain action or condition.

Her charming personality tends to dispose people to favor her.

Middle English disposer, from Latin disponere 'to set forth, arrange'.

dispose of

to get rid of something

disposed to

having a tendency or inclination

in a position to dispose

having the authority to manage or take action

disposal

the act of getting rid of something

disposed

inclined or willing to do something

disposition

a person's inherent qualities of mind and character