| Main Entry: |
dispose |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
place, order; deal with |
Synonyms: |
actuate,
adapt,
adjust,
arrange,
array,
bend,
bias, call the tune,
condition,
determine,
distribute,
fix,
govern,
group,
incline,
induce,
influence, lay down the law,
lead,
locate, make willing, marshal, methodize,
motivate,
move,
organize, predispose,
prepare,
promote,
prompt,
put, put one's foot down, put to rights,
range,
rank, read the riot act,
regulate, ride herd on,
set, set in order,
settle,
shepherd,
stand,
sway, systematize,
tailor,
tempt
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| Notes: |
predispose differs from dispose by implying that the frame of mind is created some time before it becomes obvious |
Antonyms: |
disarrange, disorder, displace, disturb, mismanage
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