dispose

/dis'pouz/

Thân thiện

He will dispose of the old newspapers in the recycling bin.

Definition

1. Verb (transitive):

   • To arrange or put in a particular order or position: To place things in a specific way.
   • To make someone willing or inclined to do or think something: To influence someone's attitude or mood.
   • To give, sell, or transfer something to someone else: To part with something, often by selling or giving it away.

2. Verb (intransitive, used with "of"):

   • To get rid of something by throwing it away, selling it, or dealing with it definitively: To settle a matter or remove an item.
   • To settle a matter or issue: To make a final decision or take conclusive action regarding something.

Examples of Usage

• Verb (transitive):

  • She disposed the chairs in a circle for the meeting. (She arranged the chairs in a circle.)
  • His friendly manner disposed me to trust him. (His friendly manner made me willing to trust him.)
  • He decided to dispose his shares in the company. (He decided to sell his shares.)

• Verb (intransitive, with "of"):

  • We need to dispose of this old furniture. (We need to get rid of this old furniture.)
  • The committee will dispose of the matter quickly. (The committee will settle the matter quickly.)

Advanced Usage

• "To be disposed to (do something)": To be inclined or willing to do something.

  • He is not disposed to argue. (He is not willing to argue.)

• "To be well/ill disposed towards someone/something": To have a favorable or unfavorable attitude.

  • The manager is well disposed towards the new proposal. (The manager is favorably inclined towards the new proposal.)

• "To dispose of oneself": (Formal) To conduct oneself in a particular way.

  • He disposed himself with great dignity. (He conducted himself with great dignity.)

Variants and Related Words

• Disposal (noun): The act of getting rid of something; the arrangement or positioning of things.

  • Waste disposal is a major issue.
  • The disposal of troops along the border.

• Disposable (adjective): Designed to be thrown away after use; (of income) available for spending.

  • Disposable cups.
  • Disposable income.

• Disposition (noun): A person's inherent qualities of mind and character; the arrangement or positioning of something.

  • She has a cheerful disposition.
  • The disposition of the artifacts in the museum.

Synonyms

• Arrange: To put things in a neat or required order.
• Incline: To influence someone's attitude or tendency.
• Discard: To get rid of something no longer useful or desirable.
• Sell: To exchange something for money.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Dispose of: This is the primary and most common phrasal verb.
  • Please dispose of the garbage properly. (Please get rid of the garbage properly.)
  • The lawyer helped her dispose of the property. (The lawyer helped her sell the property.)

Related Idioms

• "Man proposes, God disposes.": (Proverb) Humans can make plans, but the final outcome is determined by a higher power or fate.
  • We planned a picnic, but it rained all day. Well, man proposes, God disposes.

Học thuật

Verb

1. make fit or prepared
   • Your education qualifies you for this job
2. place or put in a particular order
   • the dots are unevenly disposed
3. make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief
   • Their language inclines us to believe them
4. throw or cast away
   • Put away your worries
5. give, sell, or transfer to another
   • She disposed of her parents' possessions

Từ đồng nghĩa

• qualify
• incline