Dispense

What do we mean by dispense?

To give or deal out, especially in parts or portions: synonym: distribute. intransitive verb

To prepare and give out (medicines). intransitive verb

To administer (laws, for example). intransitive verb

To exempt or release, as from a duty or religious obligation. intransitive verb

To grant a dispensation or exemption. intransitive verb

To manage without; forgo. phrasal verb

To get rid of; do away with. phrasal verb

To deal or divide out; give forth diffusively, or in some general way; practise distribution of: as, the sun dispenses heat and light; to dispense charity, medicines, etc.

To administer; apply, as laws to particular cases; put in force.

To relieve; excuse; set free from an obligation; exempt; grant dispensation to.

To atone for; secure pardon or forgiveness for.

Synonyms Dispense, Distribute, Allot, Apportion, Assign. Dispense is to be distinguished from the others in that it expresses an indiscriminate or general giving, while they express a particular and personal giving; as, to distribute gifts; to assign the parts in a play, etc.

To make amends; compensate.

To bargain for a dispensation; compound.

To give up the possession or use of; do without: as, to dispense with all but the bare necessaries of life; I can dispense with your services.

To give up the observance or practice of; do away with; disregard.

To put up with; allow; condone.

To excuse; exempt; set free, as from an obligation.

Cost, expenditure.

The act of dispensing, dispensation.

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Words that rhyme with dispense:
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Adjectives that are often used to describe dispense:
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Nouns that are often described by the adjective dispense:
with, estates.

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