Definition of dispise
1. dispose [ v ] give, sell, or transfer to another
Examples:
"She disposed of her parents'
possessions"
(Statements 87th Congress, 1st Session. Appropriations,...)
Upon the expiration of a period deemed adequate for demonstration purposes for each plant , but not to exceed such twelve year period , the Secretary shall proceed as promptly as practicable to dispose of any plants so constructed by sale to the highest bidder , or as may otherwise be directed by Act of Congress .
Synonyms dispose Related Terms sell redispose disposal2. dispose [ v ] throw or cast away
Examples:
"Put away your worries"
(S. J. Perelman, The Rising Gorge. New York:...)
Furthermore - and this , to me , strikes an especially warming note - it shall avail the vandals naught to throw_away or dispose of their loot .
Synonyms throw_away throw_out discard dispose toss_away cast_aside put_away toss cast_out toss_out cast_away chuck_out fling Related Terms get_rid_of dump abandon sell_out trash retire waste deep-six jettison de-access unlearn close_out disposal discard discard3. dispose [ v ] make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief
Examples:
"Their language inclines us to believe them"
(William S. Haymond, "Is Distance an Original...)
This is an assumption with which few would be disposed to quarrel .
Synonyms dispose incline Related Terms indispose determine predispose inclination4. dispose [ v ] make fit or prepared
Examples:
"Your education qualifies you for this job"
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