dispense with

Verb
  1. Give up what is not strictly needed (synset 202350643)
    "he asked if they could spare one of their horses to speed his journey"
    is a type of: give - transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
    same as: give up, part with, spare
  2. Do without or cease to hold or adhere to (synset 202539728)
    "We are dispensing with formalities"; "relinquish the old ideas"
    subtypes: give up, kick - stop consuming
    same as: forego, foreswear, forgo, relinquish, waive
  3. Forgo or do or go without (synset 202308215)
    is a type of: abandon - forsake, leave behind

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