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dis·pose

dispose

 
 
pronunciation:
dih spoz
phrases:
dispose of
part of speech: verb
inflections: disposes, disposing, disposed
definition: to make (one) willing or wanting.
The warm weather disposed us to stay outside longer than usual.
synonyms:
motivate, tempt
similar words:
bend, cause, inspire
phrase: dispose of
derivation: disposed (adj.)