dispose | Definition of dispose

Synonyms and Antonyms of dispose

1 to arrange something in a certain spot or position

looking for the perfect spot to dispose the new knickknack

Synonyms of dispose

depose, deposit, emplace, fix, lay, place, position, put, set, set up, situate, stick

Words Related to dispose

move, rearrange, reorder, shift

establish, locate, plant, settle

clap, flop, plank, plop, plump, plunk (or plonk), plunk down, slap

ensconce, niche

assemble, collect

affix, anchor, lock, lodge, wedge

array, lay out, line up, queue, rank

Near Antonyms of dispose

relocate, remove, take

dislodge, displace, replace, supersede, supplant

2 to put into a particular arrangement

disposed the surgical instruments in the exact order in which they would be needed

Synonyms of dispose

arrange, array, classify, codify, draw up, lay out, marshal (also marshall), order, organize, range, systematize

Words Related to dispose

groom, make up, spruce (up), straighten (up), tidy (up)

align (also aline), cue, line, line up, queue

alphabetize, file, hierarchize, prioritize, sequence

emplace, place, set

display, map (out), set out

Antonyms of dispose

derange, disarrange, disarray, disorder, mess (up), muss (up), rumple, upset