Meaning & Definition of word "Disposed"

Disposed

/dɪˈspoʊzd/

verb:

  • 1. To throw away or get rid of something.
    • Example: He disposed of the old furniture before moving.
  • 2. To arrange or set in order.
    • Example: She disposed the flowers in a pleasing manner.
  • 3. To incline or make willing; to make someone inclined to a particular action.
    • Example: The kind words disposed him to help her.

adjective:

  • 1. Having a particular inclination or tendency.
    • Example: She is disposed to skepticism about the claims.
  • 2. Having been placed or situated in a specific position or order.
    • Example: The chairs were disposed in a circle for the meeting.

Etymology

Middle English disposede, past participle of disposen, from Old French disposer, from Latin disponere.

Common Phrases and Expressions

disposed to:

Having a tendency or inclination towards something.

disposed of:

To get rid of or dispose something.

Related Words

dispose:

To get rid of or throw away.

disposition:

A person's inherent qualities of mind and character.

Slang Meanings of disposed

Meaning: Getting rid of something unwanted.

Example Sentence: I disposed of all my old clothes at the donation center.