Dispel

Pronunciation: /dɪˈspɛl/

Definitions of dispel

verb to make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear or scatter

Example Sentences

A1 She tried to dispel the rumors about her new job.

A2 The teacher dispelled any doubts the students had about the upcoming test.

B1 The scientific study helped dispel myths about the effects of the new medication.

B2 The documentary aimed to dispel misconceptions about the history of the ancient civilization.

C1 Through thorough research, the author was able to dispel long-standing theories about the origins of the universe.

C2 The expert's presentation effectively dispelled any lingering doubts among the audience about the validity of the research findings.

Examples of dispel in a Sentence

formal The scientist conducted an experiment to dispel the myth about vaccines causing autism.

informal I tried to dispel the rumors about me dating my coworker.

slang She quickly dispelled the haters with her killer dance moves.

figurative The sunrise dispelled the darkness of the night, bringing light and hope to the world.

Grammatical Forms of dispel

• past tense: dispelled
• plural: dispels
• comparative: more dispelling
• superlative: most dispelling
• present tense: dispel
• future tense: will dispel
• perfect tense: have dispelled
• continuous tense: is dispelling
• singular: dispel
• positive degree: dispel
• infinitive: to dispel
• gerund: dispelling
• participle: dispelled

Origin and Evolution of dispel

First Known Use: 1480 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'dispel' originated from the Latin word 'dispellere', which is a combination of 'dis-' (meaning 'away') and 'pellere' (meaning 'to drive').

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'dispel' has retained its original meaning of 'to drive away or scatter', but has also come to be used in a more metaphorical sense to mean 'to eliminate or make disappear'.