What does "dispense with" mean?

To eliminate or do without; to dispose of.

What is a synonym for "dispense with"?

Common synonyms include: abandon, abjure, absolve, abstain, cede, discard.

verb

verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To eliminate or do without; to dispose of. transitive
"I wish he would dispense with the pleasantries and get to the point."
2
forgo or do or go without wordnet
3
give up what is not strictly needed wordnet
4
do without or cease to hold or adhere to wordnet

"I wish he would dispense with the pleasantries and get to the point."