dispose of

VERB

throw away

Synonyms

STRONGEST

destroy discard dump eliminate get rid of relinquish scrap sell unload

WEAK

adios bestow chuck deep-six eighty-six file in circular file give away jettison junk kiss kiss off make over part with transfer

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hold keep save

WEAK

begin continue retain start

VERB

settle a matter

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deal with take care of

WEAK

chop cut cut off decide determine do the trick end finish knock off polish off put away

Antonyms

WEAK

begin continue hold keep retain start

Example Sentences

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There are number of companies throughout Northern Ireland that will dispose of and process dead animals.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

It might dispose of him in a minute.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

This system helps cells correctly build, maintain, and dispose of proteins.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Among the first issues to be addressed is how to dispose of Iran's stocks of enriched uranium.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

“You are not to tell me how to dispose of what is mine, is that clear?”

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart