Definitions and Examples of dismiss, disperse
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To order or allow someone to leave; to reject or refuse to consider something.
Example
The manager decided to dismiss the employee for repeatedly arriving late to work.
To scatter or spread out in different directions; to cause a group of people to go away.
Example
The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd of protesters.
Key Differences: dismiss vs disperse
- 1Dismiss is used when someone is sent away or rejected, while summon is used when someone is called upon or requested to appear.
- 2Disperse is used when something is scattered or spread out, while summon is used when someone is called upon or requested to appear.
Effective Usage of dismiss, disperse
- 1Legal Proceedings: Lawyers may use summon and dismiss in court proceedings.
- 2Emergency Situations: Emergency services may use summon to call for help and disperse to clear an area.
- 3Military Operations: Military personnel may use summon and dismiss to give orders to troops.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of summon are dismiss and disperse. Use dismiss when someone is sent away or rejected, and disperse when something is scattered or spread out. These words can be used in legal proceedings, emergency situations, and military operations.
