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Dismiss
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Simple meaning
What does Dismiss mean?
Dismiss means send away or reject as unimportant.
Dictionary definition
To send someone away, end a meeting or class, or decide that something is not worth considering.
Example sentences
Dismiss in a sentence
easy
The teacher will dismiss the class at three o'clock.
medium
Do not dismiss a good idea just because it sounds unusual.
hard
The judge decided to dismiss the claim because there was not enough evidence.
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Dismiss word family
Base word
dismiss
verb
dismiss
To send away or reject as unimportant.
verb
dismissed
Sent away or rejected in the past.
noun
dismissal
The act of sending away or rejecting.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What can dismiss mean?
Dismiss can mean send someone away, end a class, or reject something as not worth considering.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses dismiss correctly?
This sentence uses dismiss to mean release or send away.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of dismiss when it means reject?
Accept means approve or agree with something, which contrasts with dismiss.
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