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 dispense dispense /dɪˈspɛns/

verb

  1. () Administer or bestow, as in small portions  ( deal out , dish out , lot , administer , allot , dole out , mete out , parcel out , shell out , deal , dispense , distribute )
    administer or bestow, as in small portions
     Administer critical remarks to everyone present
    administer critical remarks to everyone present
     Dole out some money
    dole out some money
     Shell out pocket money for the children
    shell out pocket money for the children
     Deal a blow to someone
    deal a blow to someone
     The machine dispenses soft drinks
    the machine dispenses soft drinks
  2. (medicine) give or apply (medications)  ( dispense , administer )
    (medicine) give or apply (medications)
      The nurse will administer the medication to the patient.
    The nurse will administer the medication to the patient.
  3. Grant a dispensation; grant an exemption  ( dispense )
    grant a dispensation; grant an exemption
     I was dispensed from this terrible task
    I was dispensed from this terrible task