Definition of Dispense
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(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.
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(v. t.) To apply, as laws to particular cases; to administer; to execute; to manage; to direct.
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(v. t.) To pay for; to atone for.
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(v. t.) To exempt; to excuse; to absolve; -- with from.
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(v. i.) To compensate; to make up; to make amends.
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(v. i.) To give dispensation.
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(v. t.) Dispensation; exemption.
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(n.) Expense; profusion; outlay.
Antonyms of Dispense
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Homophones of Dispense
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