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dismiss

The correct spelling is dismiss.

How to pronounce dismiss

/dɪsˈmɪs/
verb

IPA: /dɪsˈmɪs/

Say it like: Dis-mis-s

The correct spelling is dismiss. To discharge; to end the employment or service of. For example: "The company dismissed me after less than a year."

Usage Examples

The company dismissed me after less than a year.

The soldiers were dismissed after the parade.

He dismissed all thoughts of acting again.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To discharge; to end the employment or service of.
  2. 2.To order to leave.
  3. 3.To dispel; to rid one’s mind of.
  4. 4.To reject; to refuse to accept.
  5. 5.To send or put away, to discard with disregard, contempt or disdain. (sometimes followed by as).

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