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Dispense with vs. Dispose of
Dispense with
/dɪˈspens wɪð/Examples:
The committee voted to dispense with the usual formalities.She decided to dispense with unnecessary pleasantries.Let's dispense with lengthy introductions and start.
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Dispose of
/dɪˈspəʊz əv/Examples:
Please dispose of waste in designated bins only.She decided to dispose of her old clothes by donating them.It's crucial to dispose of hazardous materials safely.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Dispense with often implies doing without something that is usually necessary or useful.
- Dispose of implies getting rid of something unwanted or no longer needed.
- Think of dispense with as simplifying by removal or omission, whereas dispose of involves physically removing or getting rid of something.
- Use dispense with when referring to omitting procedures or formalities.
- Use dispose of when referring to throwing away or recycling items.
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