Dispense With

Synonyms of dispense with

• discard
• get rid of
• do away with

Antonyms of dispense with

• keep
• maintain
• retain

Collocations of dispense with

formality

Frequency: 70 %

Let's dispense with the formality and get straight to the point.

pleasantries

Frequency: 65 %

We dispensed with the pleasantries and delved into the real issues at hand.

protocol

Frequency: 60 %

In emergency situations, it is sometimes necessary to dispense with protocol.

tradition

Frequency: 50 %

They decided to dispense with tradition and try something new for the event.

rituals

Frequency: 45 %

The modern ceremony dispensed with many of the traditional rituals.

Idiomatic Expressions for dispense with

• Phrase: dispense with the need for
  Meaning: to eliminate or remove the necessity for something
  Usage: The new technology has allowed us to dispense with the need for paper documents.