Dispatched Uncommon

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Definitions

Verb

simple past tense and past participle of dispatch

"The security guard dispatched two officers to investigate the noise coming from the alleyway."

In plain English: To dispatch something means to send it off quickly to go somewhere.

"The manager dispatched three employees to check on the power outage."

Usage: Use dispatched to describe sending someone or something away quickly and efficiently, such as dispatching a courier or troops. It can also refer to killing an animal humanely or ending a task decisively.

Example Sentences

"The manager dispatched three employees to check on the power outage." verb

"The courier was dispatched to deliver the package before noon." verb

"She felt relieved when she received news that her friend had been safely dispatched home." verb

"The company decided to dispatch an expert technician to fix the broken machine immediately." verb

Origin

Derived from Old French despachier, this word combines the prefix de- with paix (peace) to originally mean "to make peace" or "settle." It later evolved in Middle English and modern usage to signify sending off quickly or executing a task.

Rhyming Words

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