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Dispatch meaning

What does “dispatch” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“dispatch” is a noun and verb with 9 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an official report (usually sent in haste).

dispatch

noun

  1. an official report (usually sent in haste)

    Synonymsdespatchcommunique

  2. the act of sending off something

    Synonymsdespatchshipment

  3. the property of being prompt and efficient

    “it was done with dispatch”

    Synonymsdespatchexpeditionexpeditiousness

  4. killing a person or animal

    Synonymsdespatch

verb

  1. send away towards a designated goal

    Synonymsdespatchsend off

  2. complete or carry out

    “discharge one's duties”

    Synonymsdischargecomplete

  3. kill intentionally and with premeditation

    “The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered”

    Synonymsmurderslayhitbump offoffpolish offremove

  4. dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently

    “He dispatched the task he was assigned”

  5. kill without delay

    “the traitor was dispatched by the conspirators”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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