English dictionary

dispense

/d/I/'sp/E/ns/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

administer or bestow, as in small portions

verb.possession

Examples
The machine dispenses soft drinks.

Synonyms administer allot deal deal out dish out distribute dole out lot mete out parcel out shell out

Source: WordNet 3.0
grant a dispensation; grant an exemption

verb.social

Examples
I was dispensed from this terrible task.

Source: WordNet 3.0
give or apply (medications)

verb.body

Synonyms administer

Source: WordNet 3.0
To deal out in portions; to distribute; to give; as, the steward dispenses provisions according directions; Nature dispenses her bounties; to dispense medicines.

verb

Source: webster1913
To compensate; to make up; to make amends.

verb

Source: webster1913