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dismissed

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈmɪst]

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Learn how to use dismissed in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “employment”

(verb) to let someone go from their job. When a worker is dismissed, it means they are no longer needed at their workplace.

Example

The company dismissed the employees who were not meeting their targets.

Example

She was not dismissed from her job; she received a promotion instead.

Example

Why was he dismissed from his position at the company?

Context: “acceptance”

(verb) to reject or not consider something seriously. If someone dismissed an idea, it means they think it's not important or not worth their time.

Example

The teacher dismissed the suggestion as a good way to improve the project.

Example

He did not dismiss her concerns; he listened carefully to what she had to say.

Example

Did you dismiss his opinion without thinking it through?

How to pronounce dismissed

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈmɪst]

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