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D — Dislocation to Disreputable (Part 7 of 11)

Disport, n. (Poetical.) Play, amusement, diversion, pastime, sport, merriment.

Disport, v. n. Play, gambol, frisk, frolic, sport, make merry, wanton, caper.

Disport, v. a. Amuse, divert, entertain, cheer, solace, beguile, relax.

Disposal, n.

    1. Arrangement, disposition.
    2. Management, control, government, regulation, disposure, direction, ordering, conduct.
    3. Dispensation, distribution, bestowment.

Dispose, v. a.

    1. Arrange, range, rank, group, marshal, set, place, place in order.
    2. Adjust, regulate, settle, determine, set right.
    3. Incline, lead, move, induce, bias, predispose.

Dispose, v. n.

    1. Control, regulate, rule, settle, decide.
    2. Bargain, compound, make terms, arrange, have an understanding.

Dispose of.

    1. Sell, transfer, convey, alienate, part with, put out of one’s possession, get rid of.
    2. Determine the condition of, arrange for.
    3. Remove, put away, get rid of.
    4. Employ, use, put to use, do with.

Disposer, n.

    1. Bestower, giver, distributer, donor, dispenser.
    2. Regulator, director, governor, manager, controller.