dispose
UK: dɪˈspəʊz | US: dɪˈspoʊz
vt. to arrange or place in a particular order
vt. to make someone inclined or willing to do something
vt. to settle a matter or deal with something definitively
The word "dispose" originates from Old French disposer, derived from Latin disponere (dis- "apart" + ponere "to place"). The morpheme "dis-" implies separation or reversal, while "pose" (from Latin ponere) retains its core meaning of "placing." Over time, the word evolved to encompass abstract senses like arranging matters or influencing someone's inclination, reflecting the logical progression from physical placement to metaphorical organization.
She took care to dispose the chairs in a semicircle for the meeting.
His cheerful demeanor disposed everyone to trust him immediately.
The committee will dispose of the proposal by next week.
Properly dispose of hazardous waste to protect the environment.
The general’s strategy disposed his troops advantageously across the battlefield.