definition of
dispense

[1] #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] #2 dispense v. grant a dispensation; grant an exemption; "I was dispensed from this terrible task". wn

[3] #3 dispense v. [administer] give or apply (medications). wn