Disposed: meaning, definitions and examples

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disposed

[ dɪˈspəʊzd ]

^{Context #1}

feeling or attitude

inclined or willing to do something; having a tendency or inclination

Synonyms

inclined, likely, prone, willing

Examples of usage

She is disposed to help others whenever she can.
He is disposed to believe the best in people.

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arrange or settle

arrange or set in a particular order or position; settle or decide in a particular way

Synonyms

arrange, decide, organize, settle

Examples of usage

He disposed the books on the shelf alphabetically.
The matter was disposed of quickly by the committee.

Translations

Translations of the word "disposed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descartado

🇮🇳 त्याग दिया

🇩🇪 entsorgt

🇮🇩 dibuang

🇺🇦 утилізований

🇵🇱 wyrzucony

🇯🇵 処分された

🇫🇷 jeté

🇪🇸 desechado

🇹🇷 atılmış

🇰🇷 처분된

🇸🇦 تخلص من

🇨🇿 zlikvidovaný

🇸🇰 zlikvidovaný

🇨🇳 处置

🇸🇮 odstranjen

🇮🇸 fargað

🇰🇿 жойылған

🇬🇪 გადაყრილი

🇦🇿 atılmış

🇲🇽 desechado

Word origin

The word 'disposed' originates from the Old French word 'dispos', which means 'arrange, order, control'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, its meaning evolved to include both the inclination or willingness to do something and the act of arranging or settling matters. The word has been used in various contexts in literature and everyday language, reflecting its versatility and importance in communication.