Synonyms for

Dispatched

Verb / dɪˈspætʃt / Another word for dispatched — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to send off or away with promptness or speed; to dispose of speedily

Synonyms & similar words

hit despatch polishoff sendoff murder bumpoff slay remove complete dispatch discharge off send ship transmit relieve dismiss execute expedite forward mail post remit route speed transfer convey deal deliver give transport assign

Synonyms by register

Formal

sent transmitted forwarded conveyed

Informal

sent off shot off got rid of dealt with

Literary

hurled disgorged hurried away

Antonyms

held kept retained delayed withheld stopped recalled

Common collocations

  • dispatched a message
  • dispatched quickly
  • dispatched to the scene
  • dispatched with haste
  • dispatched the enemy
  • dispatched the task
  • dispatched by courier

Word family

noun dispatch
verb dispatch
adjective dispatched

Usage note

Often used to indicate sending something or someone with a specific purpose or urgency. Can also mean to kill or finish something quickly.

Example sentences

  1. The firefighter was dispatched to the scene of the fire.
  2. The delivery company dispatched the package to its destination.
  3. The president dispatched his top advisers to handle the crisis.
  4. The restaurant dispatched the order quickly.
  5. The police dispatcher sent the patrol car to the location of the accident.

Quotes

  • I dispatched a message to my friend.
  • We dispatched the enemy troops with ease.
  • The team dispatched their opponents in the championship game.

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