dismiss
Pronunciation
Verb
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
To decide that something is not worth considering, or to send someone away or remove them from a job.
Synonyms and antonyms
Usage notes
"Dismiss" can also mean firing someone from a job, a more formal word than "fire."
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He quickly _____ the idea as too expensive."
Answer: dismiss
In your own words, what does "dismiss" mean?
To decide that something is not worth considering, or to send someone away or remove them from a job.
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