dispatched (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈspætʃt/

Definition

Sent off to a destination or for a purpose, especially with speed and efficiency.

Examples

• The troops were dispatched to the front lines.

• The package was dispatched from the warehouse yesterday.

• He dispatched a quick email to confirm the meeting.

How to Use dispatched

dispatch to (prepositional phrase)

To send someone or something to a particular place or for a specific purpose. — "The emergency services were dispatched to the location."

dispatch with (prepositional phrase)

To kill or defeat someone or something using a particular method or weapon. — "He dispatched the wounded animal with a swift blow."

Synonyms of dispatched

Words with a similar meaning to dispatched:

• sent
• forwarded
• transmitted
• expedited

Antonyms of dispatched

Words with the opposite meaning to dispatched:

• recalled
• held

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