dispense

Speech parts

1. dispense - Noun

2. dispense - Verb

Meaning

To pay for; to atone for.

To deal out in portions; to distribute; to give; as, the steward dispenses provisions according directions; Nature dispenses her bounties; to dispense medicines.

To apply, as laws to particular cases; to administer; to execute; to manage; to direct.

To exempt; to excuse; to absolve; -- with from.

To compensate; to make up; to make amends.

To give dispensation.

Dispensation; exemption.

Expense; profusion; outlay.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

deal distribute administer allot shell out parcel out dish out deal out dole out mete out ted dole vend hand provide
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Antonyms

take book attack need allow receive
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Hypernyms

free give treat relieve exempt care for

Hyponyms

give deal apply portion shoot assign

Phrases with the word

dispense to dispense justice dispense from to dispense

Derivatives

dispensed dispensing

Anagrams

piedness

Examples

administer critical remarks to everyone present Source: Internet

dole out some money Source: Internet

shell out pocket money for the children Source: Internet

deal a blow to someone Source: Internet

the machine dispenses soft drinks Source: Internet

I was dispensed from this terrible task Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

dispensatory dispensatress dispensatrix dispense from dispense justice dispense to