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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 something is not necessary or can be omitted.
- Dispose of refers to getting rid of something, often by throwing it away.
- You dispense with pleasantries when something needs to be done quickly.
- You dispose of trash by putting it in a bin.
- Although they sound similar, dispose relates more to physical objects, whereas dispense can relate to actions or formalities.
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