dismiss

/dɪsˈmɪs/verb
Elementary
1

To discharge; to end the employment or service of.

2

To order to leave.

3

To dispel; to rid one’s mind of.

4

To reject; to refuse to accept.

5

To invalidate; to treat as unworthy of serious consideration.

6

To send or put away, to discard with disregard, contempt or disdain. (sometimes followed by as).

7

To get a batsman out.

8

To give someone a red card; to send off.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing