English dictionary
Hint: With the Firefox addon you can search this dictionary from the browsers search field.
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 | ||
Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2024 onlineordbog.dk
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2024 onlineordbog.dk