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
Examples
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To distribute or arrange; to put in place.
Verb
Examples
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).
Common questions
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.