Antonyms for dispose

Grammar : Verb

Spell : dih-spohz

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈspoʊz

Definition of dispose

Origin : late 14c., from Old French disposer (13c.) "arrange, order, control, regulate" (influenced in form by poser "to place"), from Latin disponere "put in order, arrange, distribute," from dis- "apart" (see dis-) + ponere "to put, place" (see position). Related: Disposed; disposing.

verb place, order; deal with

Example sentences :

He was very glad to earn money in this way, since it seemed he was to have no fish to dispose of.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

These are the property of peasant-owners, who dispose of their crops here and at Langogne.
Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards

Let him dispose of his money as he likes, as long as he does not dispose of my heart in the same way.
Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire

Away he posted directly to an attorney's who was empowered to dispose of the land.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

It was disposed of, for its good, as one might dispose of a child.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

The dinner finished, I looked for a way to dispose of the dishes.
Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings

Pabulum is nothing without a preëxisting "something" to dispose of it.
Extract from : « Life: Its True Genesis » by R. W. Wright

However, the capital is yours, Mr. Dunbar; and you've a right to dispose of it as you please.
Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

Good; and if you can dispose of the railway bonds to advantage, you may do so.
Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

After your kindness to me, you have the right to dispose of my doings.
Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill

Synonyms for dispose

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