English verb: dispense with | |||
1. | dispense with (possession) give up what is not strictly needed | ||
Samples | He asked if they could spare one of their horses to speed his journey. | ||
Synonyms | give up, part with, spare | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | give | ||
2. | dispense with (social) do without or cease to hold or adhere to | ||
Samples | We are dispensing with formalities. Relinquish the old ideas. | ||
Synonyms | forego, foreswear, forgo, relinquish, waive | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | give up, kick | ||
3. | dispense with (possession) forgo or do or go without | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | abandon | ||