dispose

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To get rid of something, especially something unwanted (used with 'of').

   Please dispose of your rubbish in the bins provided.

2. 2
   verb

   To sell or give away property (used with 'of').

   They disposed of their parents' house after the funeral.

3. 3
   verb

   To make someone likely to feel or act in a certain way.

   His warm manner disposed everyone to trust him.

4. 4
   verb

   To arrange or place things in a particular order.

   The chairs were disposed neatly around the table.

From French disposer.

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