DISMISS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Verb

bar from attention or consideration

Example: She dismissed his advances

Categories: Reject

Part of speech: Verb

cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration

Example: This case is dismissed!

Part of speech: Verb

stop associating with

Example: They dropped her after she had a child out of wedlock

Categories: Displace, Fire, Give notice, Can, Dismiss, Give the axe, Send away, Sack, Force out, Give the sack, Terminate

Part of speech: Verb

end one's encounter with somebody by causing or permitting the person to leave

Example: I was dismissed after I gave my report

Categories: Say farewell

Send packing, Ignore, Send away, Give the sack, Drop

The word "dismiss" comes from Latin dimissus.

Many Latin words entered English twice—once through French and once through direct borrowing.