How Do You Spell DISMISS?

Pronunciation: [dɪsmˈɪs] (IPA)

Dismiss is a common English verb meaning "to order or allow someone to leave." Its spelling follows the typical English patterns of a prefix (dis-) and a root word (miss). The first syllable is pronounced /dɪs/, and the second syllable is pronounced /mɪs/. The "s" sounds are unvoiced because they occur in voiceless consonant clusters within the word. In some dialects of English, such as General American, the final "s" may also be unvoiced in certain contexts.

DISMISS Meaning and Definition

1. Dismiss (verb):

   1. To reject, disregard, or refuse to consider something or someone, typically due to considering it or them as unimportant, trivial, irrelevant, or unworthy of attention. It involves giving little or no importance or attention to a matter or person. For instance, a teacher may dismiss a student's question as irrelevant or insignificant, without giving it any consideration.

   2. To discharge or release someone from a duty, responsibility, or position, generally as a result of deciding that they are no longer needed or suitable for the role. An employer may dismiss an employee for poor performance, misconduct, or redundancy.

   3. To formally and officially terminate or end a legal case, claim, or accusation. This usually occurs when a court or a judge declares the case to be without merit or decides that it is unnecessary to proceed with the matter any further.

   4. To command or instruct someone to leave or go away, often with an element of authority or condescending attitude. An authority figure, such as a boss or supervisor, may dismiss an employee from a meeting or a premises.

   5. To excuse oneself from something or somewhere, often politely or abruptly. A person may dismiss themselves from a conversation, social gathering, or event, usually to attend to other matters or due to disinterest.

2. To send away; to permit to depart, used of a person in high authority to an inferior-as, the king, dismisses the ambassador; to discharge from employment or office.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for DISMISS *

• dimiss 40%
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Etymology of DISMISS

The word dismiss can be traced back to the Latin word dimissus, which is the past participle of dimittere. In Latin, dimittere is derived from the prefix di- (meaning apart) and mittere (meaning to send). Therefore, the etymology of dismiss suggests its meaning as to send away or to discharge. This Latin root has then transitioned into Old French as desmettre and ultimately evolved into the Modern English term dismiss.

Idioms with the word DISMISS

• dismiss sth as sth The idiom "dismiss sth as sth" means to reject or disregard something as being unimportant, not worthy of consideration, or without merit. It implies not taking something seriously or considering it to be insignificant or irrelevant.
• dismiss sm To "dismiss someone" typically means to reject, ignore, or disregard them, often without giving their opinions, ideas, or feelings proper consideration or credibility. It suggests a lack of respect or significance towards the person or their contributions.
• dismiss (someone or something) as (something) The idiom "dismiss (someone or something) as (something)" means to reject or disregard someone or something because they are believed to be a certain thing, often underestimating their value or importance. It implies not taking someone or something seriously or considering them as insignificant or unimportant.
• dismiss someone To "dismiss someone" means to let someone go or send them away, typically referring to terminating someone's employment or ending a relationship or association with them. It denotes rejecting, disregarding, or ignoring someone's ideas, opinions, or presence, usually in a disrespectful or abrupt manner.
• dismiss something as something To "dismiss something as something" means to disregard or reject something, typically due to a belief that it is unimportant, unworthy of consideration, or not relevant to the situation at hand. It implies not taking the matter seriously and assuming it has little or no value.

Similar spelling words for DISMISS

• dismissive,
• Daisies,
• dims,
• diesinker,
• dismissal,
• discuss,
• Dismukes,
• dismays,
• dismissed,
• dismisses,
• dismission,
• Dismissing.

Conjugate verb Dismiss

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have dismissed

you would have dismissed

he/she/it would have dismissed

we would have dismissed

they would have dismissed

I would have dismiss

you would have dismiss

he/she/it would have dismiss

we would have dismiss

they would have dismiss

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been dismissing

you would have been dismissing

he/she/it would have been dismissing

we would have been dismissing

they would have been dismissing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would dismiss

you would dismiss

he/she/it would dismiss

we would dismiss

they would dismiss

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be dismissing

you would be dismissing

he/she/it would be dismissing

we would be dismissing

they would be dismissing

FUTURE

I will dismiss

you will dismiss

he/she/it will dismiss

we will dismiss

they will dismiss

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be dismissing

you will be dismissing

he/she/it will be dismissing

we will be dismissing

they will be dismissing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have dismissed

you will have dismissed

he/she/it will have dismissed

we will have dismissed

they will have dismissed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been dismissing

you will have been dismissing

he/she/it will have been dismissing

we will have been dismissing

they will have been dismissing

IMPERATIVE

you dismiss

we let´s dismiss

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to dismiss

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was dismissing

you were dismissing

he/she/it was dismissing

we were dismissing

they were dismissing

PAST PARTICIPLE

dismissed

PAST PERFECT

I had dismissed

you had dismissed

he/she/it had dismissed

we had dismissed

they had dismissed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been dismissing

you had been dismissing

he/she/it had been dismissing

we had been dismissing

they had been dismissing

PRESENT

I dismiss

you dismiss

he/she/it dismisses

we dismiss

they dismiss

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am dismissing

you are dismissing

he/she/it is dismissing

we are dismissing

they are dismissing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

dismissing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have dismissed

you have dismissed

he/she/it has dismissed

we have dismissed

they have dismissed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been dismissing

you have been dismissing

he/she/it has been dismissing

we have been dismissing

they have been dismissing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it dismiss

SIMPLE PAST

I dismissed

you dismissed

he/she/it dismissed

we dismissed

they dismissed