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despatched

The correct spelling is despatched.

How to pronounce despatched

verb

IPA: /dɪˈspæt͡ʃt/

Say it like: Des-pac-hed

The correct spelling is despatched. To send (a shipment) with promptness.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To send (a shipment) with promptness.
  2. 2.To send (a person) away hastily.
  3. 3.To send (an important official message) promptly, by means of a diplomat or military officer.
  4. 4.To send (a journalist) to a place in order to report.
  5. 5.To dispose of speedily, as business; to execute quickly; to make a speedy end of; to finish; to perform.

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