1. dispense - verb
· administer or bestow, as in small portions; "administer critical remarks to everyone present"; "dole out some money"; "shell out pocket money for the children"; "deal a blow to someone"; "the machine dispenses soft drinks"
Synonym(s): distribute, administer, mete_out, deal, parcel_out, lot, shell_out, deal_out, dish_out, allot, dole_out
Hypernym(s): give
2. dispense - verb
· grant a dispensation; grant an exemption; "I was dispensed from this terrible task"
Hypernym(s): exempt, relieve, free
3. dispense - verb
· give or apply (medications)
Synonym(s): administer
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