English · Word Candidate

dispose

/dɪsˈpoʊz/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: disposes · disposing

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To eliminate or to get rid of something.

Verb

I dispose of my trash in the garbage can.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To distribute or arrange; to put in place.

Verb

Now, dear soldiers, march away: / And how thou pleasest, God, dispose the day!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “dispose” mean?

To eliminate or to get rid of something.

Is “dispose” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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