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.