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dispense

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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

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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

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