despatched

[dɪˈspætʃt]

despatched Definition

• 1. to send something, especially goods or a message, somewhere for a particular purpose
• 2. to kill someone

Using despatched: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "despatched" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The package was despatched yesterday and should arrive tomorrow.

• Example

  The troops were despatched to the front line.

• Example

  He was despatched by a single bullet to the head.

despatched Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for despatched

• send
• dispatch
• ship
• forward

Phrases with despatched

• despatch rider

  a military messenger who carries messages on a motorcycle

  Example

  The despatch rider delivered the message to the general.

• despatch box

  a red box used by British government ministers to carry official papers

  Example

  The Chancellor of the Exchequer carried the budget in his despatch box.

• despatch note

  a document that accompanies goods sent by a supplier, giving details of the goods and their delivery

  Example

  The despatch note was lost in transit, causing a delay in delivery.

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Summary: despatched in Brief

'Despatched' [dɪˈspætʃt] means to send something, especially goods or a message, somewhere for a particular purpose. It can also mean to kill someone. Examples include 'The package was despatched yesterday and should arrive tomorrow.' and 'He was despatched by a single bullet to the head.' Phrases include 'despatch rider,' 'despatch box,' and 'despatch note.'