dispense dispense /dɪˈspɛns/

verb

1. () Administer or bestow, as in small portions  ( deal out , dish out , lot , administer , allot , dole out , mete out , parcel out , shell out , deal , dispense , distribute )
   administer or bestow, as in small portions
    Administer critical remarks to everyone present
   administer critical remarks to everyone present
    Dole out some money
   dole out some money
    Shell out pocket money for the children
   shell out pocket money for the children
    Deal a blow to someone
   deal a blow to someone
    The machine dispenses soft drinks
   the machine dispenses soft drinks
   
2. (medicine) give or apply (medications)  ( dispense , administer )
   (medicine) give or apply (medications)
     The nurse will administer the medication to the patient.
   The nurse will administer the medication to the patient.
   
3. Grant a dispensation; grant an exemption  ( dispense )
   grant a dispensation; grant an exemption
    I was dispensed from this terrible task
   I was dispensed from this terrible task