Pronunciation: /dɪˈspoʊzd/

Definitions of disposed

verb past tense of dispose, meaning to arrange or settle something in a particular position or order

Example Sentences

A1 I am disposed to help my friends whenever they need me.

A2 She is disposed to believe everything she reads online.

B1 The manager is disposed to listen to new ideas from the team.

B2 The judge was disposed to grant the defendant a lighter sentence.

C1 The CEO is disposed to make bold decisions for the company's future.

C2 The artist is disposed to creating controversial and thought-provoking pieces.

adjective having a certain inclination or tendency

Example Sentences

A1 The baby is disposed to smile at everyone.

A2 He is disposed to see the best in people.

B1 The team is disposed to communicate openly and honestly.

B2 She is disposed to delegate tasks effectively.

C1 The author is disposed to write thought-provoking novels.

C2 He is disposed to lead with integrity and humility.

Examples of disposed in a Sentence

formal The committee was disposed to approve the proposal after thorough discussion.

informal She seems disposed to go along with the plan, so let's see how it goes.

slang I'm not really disposed to hang out with them tonight, I have other plans.

figurative His mind was disposed towards forgiveness, despite the hurt he had experienced.

Grammatical Forms of disposed

past tense

disposed

plural

disposed

comparative

more disposed

superlative

most disposed

present tense

dispose

future tense

will dispose

perfect tense

have disposed

continuous tense

is disposing

singular

disposed

positive degree

disposed

infinitive

dispose

gerund

disposing

participle

disposed

Origin and Evolution of disposed

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'disposed' originated from the Old French word 'disposé' which comes from the Latin word 'disponere' meaning 'to arrange'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'disposed' has evolved to encompass a broader meaning of being inclined or willing towards something, in addition to its original meaning of arranging or organizing.