Thesaurus: dispense

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1. v. t. To deal out in portions; to distribute; to give; as, the steward dispenses provisions according directions; Nature dispenses her bounties; to dispense medicines.
2. v. t. To apply, as laws to particular cases; to administer; to execute; to manage; to direct.
3. v. t. To pay for; to atone for.
4. v. t. To exempt; to excuse; to absolve; -- with from.
5. v. i. To compensate; to make up; to make amends.
6. v. i. To give dispensation.
7. v. t. Dispensation; exemption.
8. n. Expense; profusion; outlay.
9. v. administer or bestow, as in small portions
10. v. grant a dispensation; grant an exemption
11. v. give or apply (medications)