#1
dispense v. [
distribute, administer, mete out, deal, parcel out, lot, shell out, deal out, dish out, allot, dole out] 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"
. wn #2
dispense v. grant a dispensation; grant an exemption; "I was dispensed from this terrible task"
. wn #3
dispense v. [
administer] give or apply (medications)
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