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DESPATCH

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Despatch.

Despatch - as a noun

An official report (usually sent in haste)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
communiquedispatch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accountnews reportreportstorywrite up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The property of being prompt and efficient

Example: "It was done with dispatch"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dispatchexpeditionexpeditiousness

Killing a person or animal

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dispatch

The act of sending off something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dispatchshipment
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
departuregoinggoing awayleaving
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Despatch - as a verb

Send away towards a designated goal

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dispatch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sendshiptransport
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The courier will despatch the package tomorrow."
"Please despatch the urgent letter as soon as possible."
"The manager despatched the team to handle the emergency."
"He quickly despatched the enemy soldiers and secured the area."
"The chef despatched the order to the kitchen for preparation."
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Word Game Points

Is DESPATCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, despatch is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DESPATCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is DESPATCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, despatch is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DESPATCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is DESPATCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, despatch is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESPATCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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