dispense

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. Source: opted

2. v. t. To apply, as laws to particular cases; to administer; to execute; to manage; to direct. Source: opted

3. v. t. To pay for; to atone for. Source: opted

4. v. t. To exempt; to excuse; to absolve; -- with from. Source: opted

5. v. i. To compensate; to make up; to make amends. Source: opted

6. v. i. To give dispensation. Source: opted

7. v. t. Dispensation; exemption. Source: opted

8. n. Expense; profusion; outlay. Source: opted

9. v. administer or bestow, as in small portions Source: wordnet

10. v. grant a dispensation; grant an exemption Source: wordnet

11. v. give or apply (medications) Source: wordnet

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