meaning of dispense
1. To deal out in portions; to distribute; to give; as, the steward dispenses provisions according directions; Nature dispenses her bounties; to dispense medicines.
2. To apply, as laws to particular cases; to administer; to execute; to manage; to direct.
3. To pay for; to atone for.
4. To exempt; to excuse; to absolve; -- with from.
5. To compensate; to make up; to make amends.
6. To give dispensation.
7. Dispensation; exemption.
8. Expense; profusion; outlay.
9. give or apply medications
Related Words
dispense | dispense with | dispensed | dispenser |
