Words Like DISPENSE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to DISPENSE.

21 Alternative Words Similar to dispense

1 Distribute Verb      Synonym Words Like Distribute
2 Administer Verb      Synonym Words Like Administer
3 Deal Verb      Synonym Words Like Deal
4 Lot Verb      Synonym Words Like Lot
5 Allot Verb      Synonym Words Like Allot
6 Exempt Verb      Synonym Words Like Exempt
7 Free Verb      Synonym Words Like Free
8 Give Verb      Synonym Words Like Give
9 Relieve Verb      Synonym Words Like Relieve
10 Treat Verb      Synonym Words Like Treat
11 Execute Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Execute
12 Manage Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Manage
13 Direct Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Direct
14 Absolve Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Absolve
15 Compensate Verb-intransitive      Synonym Words Like Compensate
16 Outlay Noun      Synonym Words Like Outlay
17 Shoot Verb      Hyponym Words Like Shoot
18 Apply Verb      Hyponym Words Like Apply
19 Assign Verb      Hyponym Words Like Assign
20 Reallot Verb      Hyponym Words Like Reallot
21 Portion Verb      Hyponym Words Like Portion

5 examples of dispense

1 the steward dispenses provisions according directions; Nature dispenses her bounties; to dispense medicines.
2 deal a blow to someone
3 the machine dispenses soft drinks
4 dole out some money
5 shell out pocket money for the children

10 definitions of dispense

1 To deal out in portions; to distribute; to give
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)
10 administer or bestow, as in small portions
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