Meaning of the word dispose in English

What does dispose mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dispose

US /dɪˈspoʊz/
UK /dɪˈspoʊz/
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Verb

1.

get rid of by throwing away or giving or selling to someone else

Example:
The company needs to dispose of its old equipment.
How do you dispose of hazardous waste?
2.

to make someone feel a particular way

Example:
The news disposed him to sadness.
His calm demeanor disposed us to trust him.
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