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dispense

verb

/dɪˈspɛns/

Meaning

To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.

The machine dispenses clean drinking water.

dispense with

distribute, allocate, deliver, provide, supply

withhold, retain, keep

dispense justice, dispense medicine, dispense advice, dispense with

to change something into a different form or purpose

To give something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or work done.

to make a small amount of something last longer by using it sparingly

To experience an emotion or physical sensation.

to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject

to mention things one by one; to list or count