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dismiss
What does dismiss mean?
dismiss (verb): to reject; to refuse to accept.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use dismiss in a sentence?
- She dismissed the idea as ridiculous. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce dismiss?
/dɪˈsmɪs/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does dismiss come from?
Middle English, from Latin dimissus (“sent away, dismissed, banished”), perfect passive participle of dīmittō (“send away, dismiss”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of dismiss?
Words related to dismiss
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
Test yourself: do you know “dismiss”?
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What does “dismiss” mean?
to become aware of; to observe
Not quite: that's what notice means.
to make a reply or response to
Not quite: that's what answer means.
to reject; to refuse to accept
Right! That's what “dismiss” means.
be fully aware or cognizant of
Not quite: that's what realize means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “dismiss”?
represent
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challenge
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recommend
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disregard
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