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dispense
(d/I/'sp/E/ns )

noun (n)

  • Dispensation; exemption.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • Expense; profusion; outlay.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • administer or bestow, as in small portions(verb.possession)
    Example:
    The machine dispenses soft drinks.
    Synonym:
    administer, allot, deal, deal out, dish out, distribute, dole out, lot, mete out, parcel out, shell out
    source: wordnet30
  • grant a dispensation; grant an exemption(verb.social)
    Example:
    I was dispensed from this terrible task.
    source: wordnet30
  • give or apply (medications)(verb.body)
    Synonym:
    administer
    source: wordnet30
  • To deal out in portions; to distribute; to give; as, the steward dispenses provisions according directions; Nature dispenses her bounties; to dispense medicines.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To compensate; to make up; to make amends.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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