Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the phrase
Dispense With.
Dispense With - as a verb
Give up what is not strictly needed
Example: "He asked if they could spare one of their horses to speed his journey"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
give uppart withspare7Do without or cease to hold or adhere to
Example: "We are dispensing with formalities"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forego10foreswear15forgo9relinquish22waive11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Forgo or do or go without
Example Sentences
"Let's dispense with the formalities and get right to the point."
"We can dispense with the old ways of doing things and try a new approach."
"It's time to dispense with these outdated rules and regulations."
"You can dispense with the need for a traditional telephone with a smartphone."
"We should dispense with unnecessary expenditures to save money."
