Synonyms for

Dispose

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

Definition

to get rid of something; to arrange or settle something

Synonyms & similar words

castout throwaway incline disqualify tossout indispose chuckout toss castaside throwout discard qualify castaway fling tossaway putaway discard eliminate jettison dump toss remove relinquish cede abdicate resign arrange organize settle manage order

Synonyms by register

Formal

discard eliminate remove liquidate

Informal

chuck ditch toss get rid of

Literary

expel banish cast out

Antonyms

acquire keep retain save collect hoard cherish

Common collocations

  • dispose of waste
  • dispose of property
  • dispose of assets
  • dispose of evidence
  • dispose of a body
  • dispose of safely
  • dispose of responsibly

Word family

noun disposal
verb dispose
adjective disposable

Usage note

The most common usage is 'dispose of', meaning to get rid of something. Avoid using 'dispose' alone when meaning to get rid of.

Example sentences

  1. I need to dispose of these old clothes.
  2. He will dispose of the evidence.
  3. She disposed of her old furniture and bought new pieces.
  4. We need to dispose of the hazardous waste properly.
  5. The company is trying to dispose of its excess inventory.

Quotes

  • One way to dispose of people is to lift the facade of civilization and see how they act when they feel safe. - Michael Connelly
  • We cannot dispose of human lives as if they were trash. - Pope Francis
  • We cannot dispose of our responsibilities toward natural things as if they were cultural ornaments. - Wendell Berry

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