2 meanings, 2 uses
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1 —1 use as in:
dispose of the matter
Definition
to settle something so it no longer requires attention
- With one syllable Matthew disposed of the sacrifice, only a little less sharp than Grandfather's loss, of the little African slave who had been her shadow for twelve years.p. 37.7
disposed = put an end to discussion
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2 —1 use as in:
Is she disposed to help?
Definition
inclined (with a tendency to; or in the mood to)
- In the hallway William did not seem disposed to hurry.p. 228.5
disposed = inclined (having a state of mind that favors doing something)
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