Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

despatch

verb/noun
/dɪˈspætʃ/
Definition
The act of sending off something, especially goods or a message, to a destination.
Examples
  • The company will despatch the order by tomorrow.
  • After the meeting, she was quick to despatch the minutes to all attendees.
  • He received a despatch informing him of the updates.
Meaning
Despatch refers to the process of sending items or information quickly to a particular location. It can also imply the efficient handling of tasks or the dispatch of news.
Synonyms
  • Dispatch
  • Send
  • Forward
  • Ship
  • Convey