 dispense_with |
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| 1. | [ verb ] to give up as not strictly needed: he asked if they could spare one of their horses to speed his journey. | |
| Synonyms: | spare give_up part_with | |
| Related terms: | give | |
| 2. | [ verb ] do without or cease to hold or adhere to | |
| Synonyms: | waive forgo foreswear relinquish | |
| Examples: | "We are dispensing with formalities" "relinquish the old ideas" |
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| Related terms: | release | |
| 3. | [ verb ] forgo; do or go without | |
| Related terms: | abandon | |
| Similar spelling: |
dispensable dispensation dispensing dispensary dispensability |
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