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Disposed

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

Definition

getting rid of something; having a certain attitude towards something or someone

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Common collocations

  • disposed to agree
  • disposed to help
  • disposed to be
  • disposed to think
  • disposed to consider
  • disposed to accept
  • disposed to do

Word family

verb dispose
adjective disposed

Usage note

Often used with 'to' followed by a verb or noun phrase. Can imply a natural tendency or a willingness.

Example sentences

  1. I disposed of my old clothes by giving them to charity.
  2. The company disposed of its outdated inventory.
  3. He was well disposed towards his new neighbor.
  4. She disposed of the trash in the bin outside.
  5. The old furniture was disposed of in a landfill.

Quotes

  • The art of life is to be able to enjoy one's surroundings and the people one interacts with. If you can do that, then you are well disposed towards life.
  • In all things there is a law of cycles. Whatever has been, will be again. All the great things in life are cyclical. The seasons, the planets, the stars, and even life itself. Everything is disposed to come back again.
  • The wise man is always well disposed towards his fellow men. He is never envious, never angry, never resentful.

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