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- DictionaryDis·pense/dəˈspens/
verb
- 1. distribute or provide (a service or information) to a number of people: "he dispensed a gentle pat on Claude's back"
- 2. manage without or get rid of: "let's dispense with the formalities, shall we?"
The meaning of DISPENSE is to divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions. How to use dispense in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Dispense.
Dispense definition: to deal out; distribute. See examples of DISPENSE used in a sentence.
DISPENSE meaning: 1. to give out things, especially products, services, or amounts of money: 2. to prepare and give…. Learn more.
To dispense means to give out or distribute something. A school nurse can dispense students' medication and we all can dispense advice.
DISPENSE definition: 1. to give out things, especially products, services, or amounts of money: 2. to prepare and give…. Learn more.
To give or deal out, especially in parts or portions: a machine that dispenses candy; a neighbor who freely dispenses advice. See Synonyms at distribute. b. To prepare and give out (medicines). 2. To administer (laws, for example). 3. To exempt or release, as from a duty or religious obligation. v.intr. To grant a dispensation or exemption.
to give out or issue in portions. 2. (transitive) to prepare and distribute ( medicine ), esp on prescription. 3. (transitive) to administer (the law, etc) 4. (intransitive; foll by with) to do away (with) or manage (without) 5. to grant a dispensation to (someone) from some obligation of church law.
To exempt or release, as from a duty or religious obligation. American Heritage. More Verb Definitions (5) Synonyms: assign. apportion. allocate. give. apply. administer. exempt.
dispense something (to somebody) (formal) to provide something, especially a service, for people. The organization dispenses free healthcare to those who need it. to dispense justice/advice. Extra Examples. dispense something to prepare medicine and give it to people, as a job.
Definition of dispense verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
