dispose
has definitions from the fields of education,business
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[ verb ] (business) give, sell, or transfer to another
Examples "She disposed of her parents' possessions" Used in print (Statements 87th Congress, 1st Session. Appropriations,...)Upon the expiration of a period deemed adequate for demonstration purposes for each plant , but not to exceed such twelve year period , the Secretary shall proceed as promptly as practicable to dispose of any plants so constructed by sale to the highest bidder , or as may otherwise be directed by Act of Congress . |
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[ verb ] throw or cast away
Examples "Put away your worries" Used in print (S. J. Perelman, The Rising Gorge. New York:...)Furthermore - and this , to me , strikes an especially warming note - it shall avail the vandals naught to throw_away or dispose of their loot . |
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[ verb ] make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief
Synonyms Examples "Their language inclines us to believe them" Used in print (William S. Haymond, "Is Distance an Original...)This is an assumption with which few would be disposed to quarrel . Related terms |
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[ verb ] (education) make fit or prepared
Synonyms Examples "Your education qualifies you for this job" Related terms |
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