dismiss

Meanings

• Verb

  To get rid of someone or something; to discharge or discharge someone from a position or employment; to reject or ignore someone or something.

  - "The manager dismissed the employee for poor performance."
  - "The committee dismissed the proposal without consideration."
  - "I will dismiss your concerns and focus on the important matter."

• Verb

  To release or let go of something, such as a ship or a balloon, from a restraining or holding position.

  - "The sailor dismissed the anchor, allowing the ship to sail away."
  - "The child dismissed the balloon, watching it float up into the sky."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪsˈmɪs/
   
   
   
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2. /dɪsˈmɪs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dismiss
prism , gism , ism

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Variants

List of all variants of dismiss that leads to same result
dismiss , dismissed , dismisses , dismissing , dismission , dismissions

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Etymology

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Old French desmer, from des- 'apart' + mer 'sea'. Originally meant 'to let go, release' from a watery hold.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dismiss' is also used in the context of court proceedings to refer to the judge's decision to end a case.

2. In cricket, a 'dismissal' refers to the various ways a batsman can be dismissed, such as being bowled, caught, or run out.

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Related Concepts

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1. terminate: To end or bring to a close; to officially end a contract or employment.

2. reject: To refuse to accept or consider; to throw away or discard.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dismiss' is often used in the context of dismissing someone from a position of power or authority. In art, it can refer to the act of discarding or disposing of objects or ideas. In music, it can be used metaphorically to describe the end of a musical piece or section.

How to Memorize "dismiss"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of letting go or releasing something. Imagine yourself physically dismissing someone or something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dismiss' with the idea of releasing or letting go of something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'D' for Discharge, 'R' for Reject, and 'I' for Ignore.

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