Definition of: dispose

(dis·pōz′) v. ·posed, ·pos·ing v.t.
1. To put in order; arrange properly by sequence or interrelation.
2. To incline or influence the mind of; give a tendency to.
3. To put or set in a particular place or location.
4. Archaic To prepare; make ready.
—v.i.
5. To arrange or settle something.
—to dispose of
1. To settle; finish.
2. To throw away.
3. To get rid of by selling or giving.
—noun Obs.
1. Disposal.
2. Order; arrangement.
3. Disposition; deportment. [<OF disposer <dis- apart (<L dis-) + poser. See POSE.]
—dis·posed′ adjective